Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc - Volume 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc - Volume 2" by Mark Twain is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative is presented as a memoir from the perspective of Louis de Conte, Joan's page and secretary, and it delves into the experiences and exploits of Joan of Arc during her extraordinary life. The book chronicles her trials, including her military campaigns, visions, and the eventual hardships that lead to her trial and martyrdom. The opening of this volume introduces us to a critical and intense period in Joan's journey, characterized by a significant prophecy of her impending doom and the insights from her intimate circle. As Joan engages with her confidante Catherine Boucher, she reveals her courageous spirit and unwavering resolve, even as she unintentionally alludes to her tragic fate. The atmosphere is charged with both hope and foreboding as her military endeavors unfold, raising the spirits of the French army and the people. Joan's experiences are portrayed with a deep emotional weight, reflecting on her role as a leader and the heavy burden of her prophecies, setting the stage for her complex legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Reed, and David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Recollections_of_Joan_of_Arc

Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-09-15