| Joan of Arc: A Life Contributor(s): Gordon, Mary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0143113976 ISBN-13: 9780143113973 Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr OUR PRICE: $22.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2008 Annotation: a A master of the story forma (The New York Times) offers a fresh, revealing portrait of the legendary saint Celebrated novelist Mary Gordon brings Joan of Arc alive as a complex figure full of contradictions and desires, as well as spiritual devotion. A humble peasant girl, Joan transformed herself into the legendary Maid of OrlA(c)ans, knight, martyr, and saint. Following the voice of God, she led an army to victory and crowned the king of France, only to be captured and burned at the stake as a hereticaall by the age of nineteen. Gordon does more than tell this gripping storyashe explores Joanas mystery and the many facets of her inspiring life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Women - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Religion | Christianity - History |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Penguin Lives Biographies |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.24" W x 6.8" (0.34 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 15th Century - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A master of the story form (The New York Times) offers a fresh, revealing portrait of the legendary saint Celebrated novelist Mary Gordon brings Joan of Arc alive as a complex figure full of contradictions and desires, as well as spiritual devotion. A humble peasant girl, Joan transformed herself into the legendary Maid of Orl ans, knight, martyr, and saint. Following the voice of God, she led an army to victory and crowned the king of France, only to be captured and burned at the stake as a heretic--all by the age of nineteen. Gordon does more than tell this gripping story--she explores Joan's mystery and the many facets of her inspiring life. |