Julian of Norwich: England's First Woman Writer?
Gone Medieval
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Julian of Norwich lived through the second half of the 14th century and into the 15th. She's most famous for being associated with her writings, the earliest English language text attributed to a woman. Julian's life, particularly prior to taking on her role at St Julian's Church in Norwich, is shrouded in mystery. To learn more about this fascinating figure, I'm joined today by Claire Gilbert, whose new book, I, Julian, is a fictional autobiography that deftly weaves together the known facts.
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