An English translation of the correspondence of one of the most remarkable women of pre-modern times. Consisting of nearly 400 letters addressed to some of the most notable people of the 12th century, the correspondence reveals St Hildegard as reformer, seer, musician, adviser and exorcist.

The first of a projected four-volume set, this is the first translation into English of the correspondence of one of the most remarkable women of pre-modern times. Consisting of nearly four hundred letters addressed to some of the most notable people of the twelfth century, the correspondence reveals St Hildegard as determined reformer, castigating seer, theoretical musician, patient adviser, and exorcist.

Every library supporting a women's studies program should have this useful and seminal volume.