Ardis audio studio presents one of the earliest autobiographical works of the Middle Ages—"The Story of My Misfortunes," by Pierre Abélard, “the Second Aristotle,” as he was called in the 12th century. This autobiographical text shows the inner world of a sincerely believing person who is persecuted and driven by the church, his tragic path, and the story of his love.
Pierre Abélard was an outstanding French philosopher and theologian of the Middle Ages; he left a significant mark on the history of Western thought. His innovative approach to philosophy and theology, as well as his ability to combine logic with faith, made him one of the most influential thinkers of his time. And the love story between Héloise Foulbert and Pierre Abélard is very sad—but it was not destined to end, even after passing through centuries! The introduction, notes, and the compilation of the present edition are the work of the Russian historian Alexander Semёnovich Trachevskaya (Traчевскаго).