The Autobiography of Madame Guyon

In "The Autobiography of Madame Guyon," Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon offers an intimate exploration of her spiritual journey and mystical experiences within the framework of 17th-century French Catholicism. Her prose is both lyrical and introspective, reflecting a style deeply influenced by the Quietist movement, which emphasized a direct, personal engagement with God beyond the constrai...