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Julian of Norwich

c. 1343–after 1416 · England · Spiritual & world poets

Julian was an English anchoress whose Revelations of Divine Love is the earliest surviving book in English known to be written by a woman. Its line “All shall be well” is still widely quoted.

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Are Julian of Norwich’s poems free to read?

Yes. Julian of Norwich’s poems are in the public domain.

What are Julian of Norwich’s best-known works?

Revelations of Divine Love (c. 1395).

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