Synopsis
Written in the 14th century by the English mystic and hermit Richard Rolle of Hampole, The Form of Perfect Living is a practical guide to the inner life—crafted as a rule of life for a woman pursuing a life of prayer (traditionally identified as the anchoress/nun Margaret Kirkby of Anderby).
Direct, pastoral, and deeply devotional, Rolle offers counsel on humility, self-discipline, purity of intention, and the steady habits of contemplation—aimed not at abstract theory but at shaping a daily life oriented toward God. Read today, it remains a compelling primary source for readers interested in medieval spirituality, early English mysticism, and the lived practice of Christian devotion.
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