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Explore the life of Joan of Arc through a thoughtful blend of history and mysticism. This biography shows how a young girl's visions helped shape a nation.
This nonfiction work traces the extraordinary story of a peasant girl who fought to drive out the English and crowned a king. It examines her courage, the voices she heard, and the religious and political forces that surrounded her. The book also looks at how later generations debated her legacy, from reverence to skepticism, and how modern readers reassess her place in history.
- Follow a dramatic arc from her early years through pivotal battles and the crown at Reims
- Understand how visions, voices, and faith influenced her decisions and leadership
- See how later trials, rehabilitation, and historical reevaluation shaped her legend
- Consider different interpretations of mysticism, religion, and nationhood in the 15th century
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Marina Warner's award-winning studies of mythology and fairy tales include Monuments & Maidens: The Allegory of the Female Form (l985) and No Go the Bogeyman: Scaring, Lulling and Making Mock (1998). Her Clarendon Lectures Fantastic Metamorphoses; Other Worlds were published in 2002; her essays on literature and culture were collected in Signs & Wonders (2000), and Phantasmagoria, a study of spirits and technology, appeared in 2006. Marina Warner was created a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French in 2002, and a Commendatore by the Italians in 2005. She was awarded the Warburg Prize in Germany in 2004, and is an Honorary Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. She is Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies at the University of Essex and President of the British Comparative Literature Association. In 2005 she was elected a Fellow of the British Academy. Oxford gave her an Honorary Doctorate in 2005.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book encapsulates the fascinating life and times of Joan of Arc, a pivotal figure in French history. Widely regarded as one of the world's most renowned mystics, Joan's life and influence are closely examined from multiple angles. The author delves into the historical and literary context of Joan's era, providing a comprehensive picture of her role in the Hundred Years' War and her subsequent canonization. The book explores the profound significance of Joan's visions and the influence they had on the course of history. By examining the various perspectives on Joan's life, from her contemporaries to modern-day scholars, the author offers a compelling analysis of her motivations and the lasting impact of her legacy. Through a rich tapestry of primary sources, this book sheds new light on Joan of Arc, presenting her as a complex and enigmatic figure whose life continues to captivate and inspire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332799770_0
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