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“The new year has begun for us. / Now must God grant us with love / That we may be able so to begin it / That it may be of value for Love.”

Quote by Hadewijch

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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

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Hadewijch
Hadewijch

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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