Joan of Arc

De: Mark Twain

Narrado por: Michael Anthony

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.

Joan of Arc by Mark Twain

Hands down: This is the MOST comprehensive work on the life of Joan of Arc. Mark Twain knew his subject matter inside and out when he wrote this biography. Without a doubt, I would recommend this title to anyone who is interested in this subject. An excellent listen at 16 hrs. or any amount of time!!!

An incredible historical read about an incredible Saint

Awesome narrator with an excellent command of French, presented Mark Twain’s 12 year researched masterpiece of one of God’s greatest Saints. A brilliantly researched and written life story of St. Joan of Arc. Fantastic! God bless St. Joan! Thank you Mark Twain!

I did not want it to end

Absolutely love this book. I know it's part of history and I absolutely loved it. The Performance was excellent

Phenomenal

First of all, the story of Joan of Arc, is one for everyone to understand and appreciate. I felt that I had hit the jackpot when I discovered that Mark Twain had authored this masterpiece. To be honest, other than some sampling’s of his writing style, I had never read or listened to a complete work of Mark Twain’s. What a magical author he was. My next download will most definitely be another one of his masterpieces.

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.

A great listen

Twain is one of the five best writers in the English language ever and this work is up to his usual standard. It is beautifully constructed and detailed. The structure relieves any dryness from the history but does not lose any context or content. A huge pleasure to listen to. Naration is clear and well executed.

I love Joan of Arc!

I love this story!!!!! This is so well written. You can feel Mark Twains love for Joan of Arc. As a result I love her too. Joan is an amazing example of doing Gods will no matter what. She is a true heroin.

A life learning experience

Joan of Arc by Mark Twain is a life learning experience. It talks about how Joan of Arc had to leave her home to go save France, and then get captured by the English. All of her trails where long and tiresome. The English who captured her were rude and mocked her, when they could. When all of her trails are over, she was convicted to death and was burned at the stake. This was happy, hopeful, joyful, and sad story. Towards the end of book you will cry your eyes out, but in the end you will be happy that you have read this book.

Mark Twain’s finest work

This is by far the best book by Twain! He research was done for years in France and the recording is so much better than reading it for myself because of all the French names pronounced so well by the reader.
I recommend this book to all! Thanks you!