The Book of Margery Kempe by Margery Kempe
Considered by some to be the first autobiography in the English language, the book follows Margery's life as she encounters God and travels on many pilgrimages across Europe. The text was transcribed by two different scribes under her supervision.
M: The book is very interesting to consider and helps illuminate the experiences of a middle class woman in the Middle Ages. Somewhat slow, but clearly a classic and noteworthy text.
14 years ago
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