It would be a strange man or woman that had no joy, pleasure or instruction in the great love stories.
One ‘Emily’ has put together a list of 20 love stories. You will almost certainly disagree with some of her choices.
One of my favourites is the story of Eloise and Abelard.
Eloise and Abelard
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This is a story of a monk and a nun whose love letters became world famous. Around 1100, Peter Abelard went to Paris to study at the school of Notre Dame. He gained a reputation as an outstanding philosopher. Fulbert, the canon of Notre Dame, hired Abelard to tutor his niece, Heloise. Abelard and the scholarly Heloise fell deeply in love, conceived a child, and were secretly married. But Fulbert was furious, so Abelard sent Heloise to safety in a convent. Thinking that he intended to abandon Heloise, Fulbert had his servants castrated Abelard while he slept. Abelard became a monk and devoted his life to learning. The heartbroken Heloise became a nun. Despite their separations and tribulations, Abelard and Heloise remained in love. Their poignant love letters were later published.
You can see the rest of Emily’s choice HERE – you will certainly disagree with some of them – and will want to suggest others.
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I agree with a few of her top romance choices. I for sure agree that Romeo and Juliet should be added to the list. A great book that I just read, in which I think is one of the most romantic, mysterious books I have ever read is “The Silent Note,” written by Patrick Davis. This book truly is a woman’s all time love story.
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