Julian of Norwich is one of the subtlest writers and profoundest thinkers of the Middle Ages, and the earliest woman writer in English. Her Revelations describe a loving and merciful God and a positive vision of humanity. This sensitive new translation conveys the poise and serenity of her style, and includes the two versions of her text.
This edition offers readers of Middle English an informative and accessible critical scholarly version which presents apertures into the editing process. Windeatts editorial approach reveals sensitivity to Julians original language and subject matter, making this an important volume that invites further scholarly engagement with her enduring work.