BOOK OF MARGERY KEMPE, THE

This modern English translation of The Book of Margery Kempe offers a fresh perspective on the spirituality of this remarkable medieval mystic. With detailed endnotes and indices, it incorporates recent discoveries in fourteenth- and fifteenth-century affective devotion. Synthesizing Margery’s diverse spiritual practices, this volume places her experiences in the context of inspirational texts like Ancrene Wisse and the lives of devout laywomen across Europe. Luke Penkett’s introduction makes this work accessible, blending scholarly insight with readability. Penkett, a prolific author, is also secretary of the Margery Kempe Society and curator of her collection at King’s Lynn Minster.