The Love Letters of Abelard and HeloiseJ. M. Dent and Company, 1908 - 132 pages |
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Page 1
... hear but the story of my misfortunes , and yours , Philintus , will be nothing as compared with those of the loving and unhappy Abelard . Observe , I beseech you , at what expense I endeavour to serve you ; and think this no small mark ...
... hear but the story of my misfortunes , and yours , Philintus , will be nothing as compared with those of the loving and unhappy Abelard . Observe , I beseech you , at what expense I endeavour to serve you ; and think this no small mark ...
Page 15
... hear with pleasure from a mistress . But you say you are sure of the affection of Heloise ; I believe it ; she has given you no ordinary proofs . But can you be sure marriage B Fulbert's will not be the tomb of her love ? 4 15 ABELARD ...
... hear with pleasure from a mistress . But you say you are sure of the affection of Heloise ; I believe it ; she has given you no ordinary proofs . But can you be sure marriage B Fulbert's will not be the tomb of her love ? 4 15 ABELARD ...
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... speak the dear name of Heloise , and delight to hear the sound ! I complain of the severity of Heaven ; but oh ! let us not deceive ourselves , I a monas- I am Love still have not yet made a right ABELARD TO PHILINTUS 19.
... speak the dear name of Heloise , and delight to hear the sound ! I complain of the severity of Heaven ; but oh ! let us not deceive ourselves , I a monas- I am Love still have not yet made a right ABELARD TO PHILINTUS 19.
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... hear news of Abelard . But how dear did my curiosity cost me ! What disturbance did it occasion , and how surprised I was to find the whole letter filled with a particular and melan- choly account of our misfortunes ! I met with my name ...
... hear news of Abelard . But how dear did my curiosity cost me ! What disturbance did it occasion , and how surprised I was to find the whole letter filled with a particular and melan- choly account of our misfortunes ! I met with my name ...
Page 29
... hear my sighs , and be a witness of all my sorrows without incurring any danger , since you can only relieve me with tears and words . If I have put myself into a cloister with reason , persuade me to stay in it with devotion . You have ...
... hear my sighs , and be a witness of all my sorrows without incurring any danger , since you can only relieve me with tears and words . If I have put myself into a cloister with reason , persuade me to stay in it with devotion . You have ...
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