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- Herausgeber: Cervantes Digital
- Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024
"The Story of Joan of Arc" by Andrew Lang takes readers on an enthralling journey through the tumultuous pages of history, vividly portraying the awe-inspiring life of the Maid of Orleans. In this meticulously researched narrative, Lang masterfully weaves together the strands of Joan's extraordinary tale, emphasizing her pivotal role in the defense of France during the harrowing years of the Hundred Years' War.
As the English sought to tighten their grip on French territory, Joan emerged as a beacon of hope and an unlikely champion for her countrymen. Lang skillfully chronicles Joan's meteoric rise from a humble peasant girl to a fearless military leader, driven by her unwavering belief in divine visions that compelled her to rally the French forces and turn the tide of the war.
With a keen eye for historical detail, Lang captures the intensity of the battles, the political machinations, and the religious fervor that defined Joan's era. The narrative crescendos as Joan, guided by her unshakable faith and conviction, not only plays a pivotal role in securing France's liberation but also earns a place as a messenger of God in the hearts of her compatriots.
However, as the winds of war subside, the story takes a poignant turn, delving into Joan's tragic fate. Lang sensitively portrays her struggles against political intrigue, her capture by the English, and the heart-wrenching trial that ultimately led to her martyrdom. Through Joan's unyielding courage and sacrifice, readers witness the profound intersection of faith, duty, and destiny.
"The Story of Joan of Arc" is not merely a historical account but a deeply moving exploration of one woman's indomitable spirit in the face of adversity. As Joan ascends to the status of a saint in the Catholic Church, Lang's narrative leaves an indelible mark, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring legacy of this remarkable heroine who, against all odds, left an indelible imprint on the pages of both history and faith.
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Copyright 2024
Cervantes Digital
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THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC
By Andrew Lang
Pictures By J. Jellicoe
1906
TO
ANGELA COTTRELL-DORMER
Dear Angela,
May I dedicate this little book to you, who are already a friend of the Maid?
As you grow up you will meet certain wise people who will tell you that there was never any such person as Joan of Arc, or that, if she ever lived, she was mad, or an impostor. If you ask them how they know that, they will probably reply that Science is the source of their information. You can then answer that you prefer to begin with History, and ask these wise people if they have read even so much as Monsieur Quicherat’s five volumes containing the Trial of Joan, and the evidence of her friends and enemies who knew her in her lifetime? As the books are in Latin and Old French, the people who speak about Joan disrespectfully have not read them, and do not know what they are talking about.
“They say: What say they? Let them say!”
Affectionately yours,
LANG.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I. THE CHILDHOOD OF JOAN OF ARC
CHAPTER II. HOW THE VOICES CAME TO THE MAID
CHAPTER III. HOW THE MAID OBEYED THE VOICES
CHAPTER IV. HOW JOAN HEARD NEWS STRANGELY
CHAPTER V. HOW THE MAID SAW THE DAUPHIN
CHAPTER VI. HOW THE MAID RODE TO ORLEANS
CHAPTER VII. HOW THE MAID SAVED ORLEANS
CHAPTER VIII. HOW THE MAID TOOK THE TOWN OF JARGEAU
CHAPTER IX. HOW JOAN DEFEATED THE ENGLISH IN FAIRFIELD
CHAPTER X. HOW JOAN LED THE DAUPHIN TO BE CROWNED
CHAPTER XI. HOW THE MAID WAS BETRAYED AT PARIS
CHAPTER XII. HOW THE MAID TOOK CERTAIN TOWNS
CHAPTER XIII. HOW THE VOICES PROPHESIED EVIL
CHAPTER XIV. HOW THE MAID WAS TAKEN
CHAPTER XV. THE CAPTIVITY OF THE MAID
CHAPTER XVI. THE TRIAL OF THE MAID
CHAPTER XVII. HOW THE PRIESTS BETRAYED THE MAID
CHAPTER XVIII. THE END OF THE MAID
CHAPTER XIX. THE SECOND TRIAL OF THE MAID
