Publisher's Synopsis
The Story Of My Misfortunes: An Autobiography is a book written by Peter Abelard and first published in 1922. The book is an autobiographical account of Abelard's life, detailing his rise to fame as a philosopher and theologian, his tumultuous love affair with Heloise, and his eventual downfall and exile from the Church.Abelard was a 12th-century French philosopher and theologian who is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the Middle Ages. His love affair with Heloise, a young woman who was his student and later became his wife, scandalized medieval society and ultimately led to his downfall.In The Story Of My Misfortunes, Abelard recounts his life story in his own words, describing his early years as a student, his rise to prominence as a teacher and philosopher, and his ill-fated relationship with Heloise. He also reflects on his theological and philosophical ideas, including his controversial views on the nature of God and the relationship between faith and reason.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most important thinkers of the Middle Ages, and offers a unique perspective on the intellectual and social climate of medieval Europe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, or medieval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
