The Pricke of Conscience, also known as Stimulus Conscientiae, is a medieval poem written by Richard Rolle, a hermit and mystic from Northumbria, England. The poem is a religious work that explores the themes of sin, redemption, and the afterlife. It is written in Middle English and is divided into seven parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Christian theology. The poem begins with an examination of the nature of sin and its consequences,...