Historia Calamitatum

''Historia Calamitatum'' (1132) is an autobiographical work by Peter Abelard, a prominent medieval philosopher and theologian. Written in the form of a letter, it recounts his life, including his intellectual achievements and his infamous love affair with Héloïse, which led to personal tragedy and scandal. This work is notable for being one of the first autobiographies in medieval Western Europe, offering insights into the social and philosophical climate of the 12th century, as well as Abelard's views on women, learning, and his own persecution by peers.