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The Return of the Words

Goce Smilevski

The Return of the Words

In his autobiographical essay "History of My Misfortunes", the medieval philosopher Peter Abelard (XII century) describes in details his "forbidden" love for his student Héloïse. After her relatives punish him severely with c
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In his autobiographical essay "History of My Misfortunes", the medieval philosopher Peter Abelard (XII century) describes in details his "forbidden" love for his student Héloïse. After her relatives punish him severely with castration, they both separate from each other and go to monasteries. Their only connection is their correspondence. She confesses her love for him, and he - his love for God. A careful reading of his work leaves the impression of a deeply subjective confession, which does not evaluate or even ignores the feelings of Héloïse. Their love drama is presented entirely through his eyes, while the voice of Héloïse was lost unheard.

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Goce Smilevski

"A young heir to Gunter Grass and Jose Saramago, Smilevski might be the newest of a rare thing -- a living European novelist with a message for the future of his continent." - Joshua Cohen, Forward.

Goce Smilevski was born in Skopje, in 1975.He was educated at the Charles University in Prague, at Central European University in Budapest and at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. He is the author of the novels CONVERSATION WITH SPINOZA and SIGMUND FREUD'S SISTER.

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