Joan of Arc

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Michael Anthony

Length: 15 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Very few people know that Mark Twain wrote a major work on Joan of Arc. Still fewer know that he considered it not only his most important, but also his best work. He spent 12 years in research and many months in France doing archival work, and then made several attempts until he felt he finally had the story he wanted to tell. He reached his conclusion about Joan's unique place in history only after studying in detail accounts written by both sides: the French, for whom she raised an army to return the Dauphin to the throne; and the English, who fought the French in the Hundred Year's War and were ultimately Joan's executioners. This is a fascinating and remarkably accurate biography of the life and mission of Joan of Arc told by one of this country's greatest storytellers.

Public Domain (P)1992 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

wow

This is not the typical Twain style but easily a top 3 Twain novels for me.

Excellent story and great writer

The story and the narrator did an amazing job. The editing on the other hand could use some work. It was choppy in some places, and at one point told you to change discs, so it must’ve been a carryover from CDs. But I highly highly recommend the book.

Powerful account

The story of Joan of Arc as part of Mark Twain's catalogue is odd, but truly a undervalued and misunderstood masterpiece.
His grasp of the times shows true understanding and his grasp of her saintliness shows true spiritual comprehension.
Pick this one up!

Inspiring, Educational, and Entertaining

Probably only Mark Twain's could have written such a balanced but also biting portrayal of an inspiring life, with a tragic ending at the hands of a political machine.

Another precious treasure

This book is so stunning an account of Joan of Arc. I feel like I was there, that I know her, and that I got an insider’s glimpse into the story of her life. This book was so wonderful and charming, even with the end such as it was. Thank you, Audible, for bringing this one into my library.

Joan of Arc

Always heard of Joan of Arc. Now I know so much. Her life is a proof of the existence of God. She saved France.
The book is inspirational.

Excellent!

Great book by Twain taken from the journal of someone who was actually by Joan's side most of her life. The only thing I did not care for is the narrator attempting to sound like a woman when he spoke has Joan. Sounded much like a man trying to sound like a woman lol. Would have been much better if they could have a woman speak Joan's parts

fascinating

I have been reading a number of biographies and histories recently. I was raised Catholic and certainly heard of Joan of Arc, but never knew her story and the context. Twain did a wonderful job telling her story and it's a fascinating one.

Twain at his best

This is one of the most under appreciated works of literature. Informative, accurate, and entertaining.

Good, but about 100 pages too long

This book has some great parts, don't get me wrong, but the first act is pretty slow, and the third act is repetitive as hell. it feels like it's never going to end, and the reader sounds as bored with the narration as I was listening in to him. it's a shame because I love Mark Twain, and I feel like I could have a much better experience with this book.