The book is divided by topic (confession, detachment from the world, guidance in perplexity, union with Christ, etc.). Included are only a few selections from women authors, namely Madame Guyon
, Christina Rossetti
, Caroline Matilda of Denmark
Textual Features
Catherine Gore
It provides the first picture in English of the manners of the court of Christian VII
, and of Queen Caroline Matilda
, sister of George III
. This is presented through the eyes of...