Epistola de Heloysa a Abaylard by Alexander Pope
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About this eBook
Author | Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744 |
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Translator | Pinto, José Nicolau de Massuelos, 1770-1825 |
Title |
Epistola de Heloysa a Abaylard
composta no idioma Inglez por Pope |
Alternate Title |
Epístola de Heloísa a Abaylard
composta no idioma Inglês por Pope |
Original Publication |
Londres:
Officina De Guilherme Lane, Rua De Leadenhall. 1801 |
Note | Reading ease score: 38.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano. (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
Summary | "Epistola de Heloysa a Abaylard" by Alexander Pope is a poetic epistle that blends elements of tragedy and romance, written during the early 19th century. The work is inspired by the historical figures of Heloise and Abelard, who were renowned intellectuals in 12th-century France, and is centered around themes of unrequited love and spiritual conflict. The text reflects upon their ill-fated romance and the heavy toll it took on their lives, gaining depth through Heloise's heartfelt expressions of love and sorrow. In this poetic letter, Heloise laments the separation from her beloved Abelard and grapples with the deep emotional turmoil resulting from their passionate relationship and subsequent estrangement. She vividly recounts her struggles between worldly desires and her commitment to religious life, ultimately painting a picture of a love that transcends both pain and spirituality. Heloise's longing and sorrow bleed through the verses as she pleads for understanding, while recognizing the tragic fate that love has dealt them both. The epistle stands as a poignant exploration of the themes of love, loss, guilt, and the search for redemption, encapsulating the eternal conflicts between passion and duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language Note | This ebook uses a beginning of the 19th century spelling |
Language | Portuguese |
LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
Subject | Héloïse, approximately 1095-1163 or 1164 -- Poetry |
Subject | Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142 -- Poetry |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 22870 |
Release Date | Oct 3, 2007 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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