Joan of Arc

A Life

Mary Gordon

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English

The Penguin Press
29 July 2008

Biography: general; Autobiography: general; Biography: historical, political & military; History; Christianity; Violence in society; Gender studies: women

Series: Penguin Lives

"""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 Orleans, 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."

By: Mary Gordon
Imprint: The Penguin Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 164g
ISBN: 9780143113973
ISBN 10: 0143113976
Series: Penguin Lives
Pages: 180
Publication Date: 29 July 2008
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Joan of Arc: A Life

a [A] compelling life story and a shrewd analysis of the mythical uses to which it has been put.a <br>a The New York Times <br> a A large part of the enjoyment here is the highly personal intelligence of Gordonas prose style.a <br>a Seattle Post-Intelligencer