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Marguerite Porete: The Mirror of Simple Souls

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Marguerite Porete
Marguerite Porete

Marguerite Porete was a French mystic writer living in the 13th century. Her work, 'The Mirror of Simple Souls', had a profound impact on subsequent mystical thought. more

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