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Joan of Arc

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Joan of Arc

By: Mark Twain
Narrated by: Jim Hodges
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Most people are unaware that Mark Twain spent over a decade researching Saint Joan of Arc and wrote what he considered to be his greatest work - Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc - originally published in Harper's Magazine in 1895 as chapters attributed to the fictitious author Sieur Louis de Conte.

When the public found out that Twain was actually the author, many were suspicious, thinking Twain was perpetrating some kind of a joke. Twain's biographer Albert Paine defends Twain saying it is actually his greatest writing: "Considered from every point of view, Joan of Arc is Mark Twain's supreme literary expression, the loftiest, the most delicate, the most luminous example of his work."

Public Domain (P)2019 Made for Success, Inc.
Classics Historical Fiction Fiction Heartfelt
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Great Book to Read

Love this story. The narrator is difficult to stick with. He’s trying really hard. Probably won’t finish this version.

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Great book

I knew the basic story of Joan of Arc. There is so much more. This told the whole story and it was masterfully done by the author and the reader.
I would recommend this story to everyone. Whether you love history, courage, war, suspense, God, church, honor,or just looking for something different!

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Great story. Narrator sucks.

I think I would have enjoyed it if it were narrated by just about anyone else.

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saint joan of arc...

I found the readers voice disturbing, and unfitting for this story. I will pursue other readings as available.

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The wonderful description of the life of an amazing woman

The view of the horror of the Church and the powers that be, French and English versus the wonderful citizens and their hope for the future of their heirs.

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Absolutely wonderful

I learned so much from this book. What a truly amazing women she was. Any person who believes in honor and faith will love this book. She would not want to be an idol but this book will make you want to follow her ideals and remember her always.

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Loved the book!

Great story. Very well told. Horribly read. I’d love to read it in book form, as the reader was awful.

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love this book

I have always loved Joan of arc. I loved the experience of this book!! truly amazing.

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Well done!

I have very strong, personal reasons to familiarize myself with Jehanne d'Arc's life and character. This book did it in an informative and engaging way with a good storyline to keep my attention and retain information, without getting bogged down with dry facts and over-analysis. Excellently executed historical fiction. Thank you!

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Worth the listen

A bit long and repetitive and I wasn't a fan of the narrator. But it's an epic story worth the listen.

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