Lives and Letters of Abelard and Heloise is a collection of letters and documents from two of the most fascinating figures in medieval history. Abelard and Heloise were scholar-monks who fell in love and secretly married, only to be torn apart by scandal and tragedy. Their passionate letters to each other offer a rare glimpse into the emotional lives of people in the Middle Ages, and their story continues to captivate readers to this day. This book, edited and translated by O. W. Wight, is a must-have for anyone interested in medieval history, literature, or philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.