Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc: Completed Version,: With original illustrations - annotated Hardcover – January 7, 2025

Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc is a novel written by Mark Twain (the pen name of Samuel Clemens), first published in 1896. The book is a historical fiction account that presents Joan of Arc's life from the perspective of a fictional narrator named Louis de Conte, who was Joan's page and personal confidant.This first volume of the two-part work follows Joan's early years and her rise to prominence as a peasant girl who led the French army against the English during the Hundred Years' War. The story focuses on her unwavering faith, courage, and determination, which inspired her to believe that she had been chosen by God to drive the English out of France. Through Louis de Conte’s eyes, the reader gains insight into Joan’s character, her mission, and the challenges she faced.The novel is deeply respectful of Joan’s spirit and bravery, and Twain’s portrayal of her is sympathetic and reverent. Mark Twain also sought to highlight the injustice of Joan’s trial and execution, which he saw as a tragic result of political and religious forces at play. Read more