ENGL 2121
British Literature I
Additional Supplemental Material for Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe
Julian of Norwich
This first site provides a very thoughtful analysis of the importance of Julian of Norwich's writings in our modern age. It is very enlightening and thought provoking.
This site provides a nice collection of material that gives you an overview of the life of this medieval woman and her writings.
Julian of Norwich (1342-ca.1416)
Here is another site that has quite a few links to other online resources as well as a brief overview of the life of Julian of Norwich.
Julian of Norwich AND Margery Kempe
Here is a link to a brief overview written for a course at Goucher College that gives an introduction to both of these women and puts them into context with some of the other readings we have encountered.
The Boke of Margery Kempe and the Shewings of Julian of Norwich
This site has a wonderful discussion of the meeting these two women had when Margery visited Julian in 1413. It gives selections of their conversation, after the fact, as recorded by Margery. The readings are in Middle English, so it may be difficult to follow, but it is very worth the effort if you are interested.
The Soul a City: Margery and Julian
Margery Kempe
Here is a link to the Luminarium site on Margery Kempe. It provides a nice overview of the life and writings of this woman.
Here is a fairly short but useful and interactive account of Margery's life.