The Secret Within

Riehle, Wolfgang; Stokes, Charity Scott

doi:10.7591/cornell/9780801451096.001.0001

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Rolle,Richard

Kuczynski

2017

The Encyclopedia of Medieval Literature in Britain

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Richard Rolle (c. 1300–49), hermit, was an influential theological writer and spiritual director in late medieval England. Born in Yorkshire, he established hermitages throughout the area, advising the recluse Margaret Kirkby and, toward the end of his life, a community of nuns at Hampole, where he is buried. He wrote in Latin and the vernacular. His two most important works are in Middle English: a translation of and commentary on the Psalms and a comprehensive treatise on contemplation. Rolle praises the contemplative life, removed from fleshly temptations and centered on God, over the active life, immersed in worldly affairs. He experienced God's love as a mysterious spiritual heat, sweetness, and song.

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