Joan of Arc
A Life
$52.00
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
29 July 2008
Summary
“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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143113973 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0143113976 |
| Author: | Mary Gordon |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | The Penguin Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 29 July 2008 |
| Weight: | 164g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 129mm x 14mm |
| Series: | Penguin Lives |
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[A] compelling life story and a shrewd analysis of the mythical uses to which it has been put.
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About The Author
Mary Gordon
Mary Gordon, Professor of English at Barnard College, is the bestselling author of five novels, three collections of short stories, and a memoir. Her books include The Rest of Life, The Other Side and Spending. She lives in New York City.
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