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Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2

Mark Twain
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Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Mark Twain

Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

107

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 15th century

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2, Mark Twain continues the narrative of Joan of Arc's life through the eyes of her fictional page and scribe, Louis de Conte. The story covers Joan's military campaigns, her trial, and her unwarranted accusations, highlighting her steadfast faith and inspiring leadership amidst turbulent events.

Inspirational

Emotional

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

318 ratings

84%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2 by Mark Twain offers a captivating portrayal of Joan's final years through rich narrative and humor. Readers appreciate Twain's deep empathy and historical detail but some criticize the slow pacing and lack of focus on battle scenes. Overall, it's an evocative and humanizing account of the iconic figure.

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Who Should Read Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2?

A reader who enjoys historical fiction with rich character development and a touch of humor would appreciate Twain's Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2. Fans of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, which blend history and storytelling, might also be captivated.

4.3

318 ratings

84%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Mark Twain, best known for his humor and wit, surprised readers with the seriousness and earnestness in Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, describing it as his best work.

Twain wrote Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc under the pseudonym "Sieur Louis de Conte," presenting it as a translation of the memoirs of Joan's page and secretary.

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Twain reportedly spent over a decade researching Joan of Arc, and his fascination with her began as a young boy when he first encountered her story in a library.

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Book Details
Pages

107

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 15th century

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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