{"product_id":"the-story-of-my-misfortunes-an-autobiography-1922-hardcover","title":"The Story Of My Misfortunes: An Autobiography (1922) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Abelard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams Bellows\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Story Of My Misfortunes: An Autobiography is a first-person account of the life of Peter Abelard, a renowned medieval philosopher and theologian. The book, originally written in Latin, was translated into English in 1922.Abelard begins his story with his childhood and education, describing his early fascination with logic and his eventual enrollment in the University of Paris. He goes on to recount his tumultuous romantic relationship with Heloise, a young woman who became his student and lover. Their affair ultimately led to Abelard's castration at the hands of Heloise's uncle.The book also delves into Abelard's philosophical and theological beliefs, including his controversial views on the Trinity and his conflicts with other scholars and religious authorities. He discusses his experiences as a monk and a teacher, as well as his eventual exile and imprisonment.Throughout the book, Abelard reflects on his misfortunes and the challenges he faced in his personal and professional life. Despite the hardships he endured, he maintains a sense of resilience and a commitment to his intellectual pursuits.Overall, The Story Of My Misfortunes provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential thinkers of the medieval period. It offers insights into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the time and sheds light on the personal struggles and triumphs of a complex and intriguing figure.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47500637995261,"sku":"9781436575348","price":61.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/Sz3b97eZHo9781436575348.webp?v=1778028922","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-story-of-my-misfortunes-an-autobiography-1922-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}