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“although I have no fish, / I do not want any frog; / Or any elderberries either, / Instead of a bunch of grapes: / Although I have no love, / I do not want anything else, / Whether Love is gracious to me or hostile.”

Quote by Hadewijch

Book:Hadewijch (CWS)

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Hadewijch (CWS)

Hadewijch is a novel that delves into the complex interplay between spirituality and human emotions, particularly love, through the eyes of its protagonist, Hadewijch. The narrative explores the intellectual and emotional journey of a young woman grappling with her faith and desires. more

Author

Hadewijch was a 13th-century Dutch mystic poet whose works were filled with devotion to God and a pursuit of spiritual life. Her poetry is renowned for its profound religious emotion and philosophical thought, and is considered a representative of medieval female mystic poetry. more

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