The mirror of simple souls (1927) - Page 5

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THE ORCHARD BOOKS

XV: The Mirror of Simple Souls This title refers to a famous work of Christian mysticism originally written in the 13th century by Marguerite Porete. In Latin, this work is titled Speculum Simplicium Animarum.

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