Marguerite Porete published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Mirror of Simple Souls (1300).
Updated September 2026
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The Mirror of Simple Souls (1300)
About Marguerite Porete
Marguerite Porete was a Beguine, a French-speaking mystic and the author of The Mirror of Simple Souls, a work of Christian mysticism dealing with the workings of agape. She was burnt at the stake for heresy in Paris in 1310 after a lengthy trial for refusing to remove her book from circulation or to recant her views.
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Marguerite Porete FAQ
- How many books has Marguerite Porete written?
- Marguerite Porete published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Marguerite Porete's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Mirror of Simple Souls.
- What is Marguerite Porete's last book?
- The Mirror of Simple Souls (1300).
- What is Marguerite Porete's most famous book?
- The Mirror of Simple Souls (1300) is Marguerite Porete's most widely read book.
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