Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2

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Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2

by Mark Twain

EN·~6 hours

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A vivid, first‑person account brings the legendary heroine of France to life through the eyes of her faithful secretary. In a cramped tent away from the clamor of commanders, Joan’s fierce devotion and uncanny foresight surface in whispered conversations with the women who tend her. The narrative captures the immediacy of battle—cannon fire, daring assaults, and the uneasy hope that a decisive victory lies just four days away—while revealing the personal doubts that linger behind her bold proclamations.

The recorder’s gentle, observant voice adds a layer of tenderness, noting Joan’s moments of vulnerability and the quiet prayers of those around her. Together they weave a portrait of a young woman torn between relentless duty and the yearning for safety, set against the turbulent backdrop of a war that seems endless. Listeners are drawn into the intimate drama, feeling both the roar of the battlefield and the soft murmur of prophecy that haunts every step.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (385K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Reed, and David Widger

Release date

2004-09-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

1835–1910

Best known for bringing the Mississippi River, small-town America, and sharp humor vividly to life, this American writer turned everyday speech into unforgettable literature. Under the pen name Mark Twain, Samuel Langhorne Clemens became one of the most famous and most quoted authors of the 19th century.

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