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Joan of Arc, a life transfigured, Kathryn Harrison

Label
Joan of Arc, a life transfigured, Kathryn Harrison
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages [333]-360) and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrationsplatesmaps
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Joan of Arc
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
876833154
Responsibility statement
Kathryn Harrison
Sub title
a life transfigured
Summary
A fully documented, inspiring portrait of the 15th-century peasant-turned-saint draws on historical facts, folklore and centuries of critical interpretation to evaluate the questions attributed to her character
Table Of Contents
In the beginning was the Word -- By angels' speech and tongue -- A small, nay, the least, thing -- The king's treasure -- Who is this then, that wind and seas obey? -- Surrender to the maid -- A leaping stag -- Black horseman -- The golden cloak -- The tower keep -- A heart that would not burn -- Life everlasting
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