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Mechthild of Magdeburg

c. 1207–c. 1282 · Germany · Spiritual & world poets

A German mystic, Mechthild wrote The Flowing Light of the Godhead, a mix of poetry and prose describing her visions, in her own Low German dialect.

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Are Mechthild of Magdeburg’s poems free to read?

Yes. Mechthild of Magdeburg’s poems are in the public domain.

What are Mechthild of Magdeburg’s best-known works?

The Flowing Light of the Godhead.

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