Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. 54 She landed in the castle’s dry moat: Gies, Joan of Arc, 149. Lovingly documented biography of Joan of Arc. I'm still waiting to find a book about Joan of Arc that I would consider even just very good. Start by marking “Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Apparently, it's impossible to do. I am only at page 75 and am completely blown away by her style, research, artistry and candour. I've never seen a work of research that darts around its topic like a bee in a spring garden. We have to hear untold times how medieval man saw women as innately evil and dirty. Harrison compares the life of Joan of Arc--a young girl who helped save France from the English--to that of Jesus. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Lovingly documented biography of Joan of Arc. Where was the editor for this book? Many were interesting and Mark Twain's initially puzzled me because it was presented as a narrative by The Maid's page. Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2014. History should no be an expression of one’s ethical/moral opinions; history should present the reader facts with a degree of relatively neutral analysis, otherwise it becomes an opinion piece. -- Minneapolis Star Tribune " Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured, by Kathryn Harrison, is a passionate portrait of the heroic peasant who led France against the British in 1429 only to be martyred at age 19. Ms. Harrison has done amazing research, and I think that's one of the things that most impressed me. . She was a mystery, a virgin, visionary, soldier and martyr, and Harrison shows vividly how all these strands connect. If you’ve read all the others, you’ll need to read this one, too.” —Roxana Robinson, author of Georgia O’Keeffe: A Life “Deeply researched and thoughtful. The profoundly inspiring and fully documented saga of Joan of Arc, the young peasant girl whose "voices" moved her to rally the French nation and a reluctant king against British invaders in 1428, has fascinated artistic figures as diverse as William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Voltaire, George Bernard Shaw, Bertolt Brecht, Carl Dreyer, and Robert Bresson. Considered in this manner, the Maid's life seems to have been replete with incidents that were miraculous. They rank, along with chocolate and fast WiFi, in my favorite things ever. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. While the author is undeniably passionate and educated on the subject, I found myself learning more about who this historical figure, picks up again once joan gets captured (spoiler alert: it doesnt end well for her), Kathryn Harrison is the author of the novels, “Prophecy, annunciation, virginity. . She weaves a mesmerizing tale of this cross-dressing warrior who made her torturers weep, who plowed her way to the throne and led an army while never shedding a drop of blood. Something went wrong. . I was unhealthily excited about it and spent the next few hours telling everyone about my free- and now autographed- Joan of Arc biography. Where was the editor for this book? From the very first chapter Kathryn Harrison debunks myths and demystifies Joan's life by describing 15th century France and how external events shaped the Maid of Orleans's outlook. I wanted to read a definitive biography...one that would allow me to get the gist of Joan without having to search out more. 2: History for the Classical Child: The Middle Ages, Carson Dellosa The 100+ Series: Human Body Workbook―Grades 5-8 Science Book, Human Anatomy, Bones, Muscles, Organs, the Nervous System, Health and Nutrition (128 pgs). Other Editions of This Title: Digital Audiobook (10/27/2014) Paperback (10/13/2015) Description. Kathryn Harrison gives us a Joan of Arc for our time--a shining exemplar of unshakable faith, extraordinary courage, and self-confidence on the battlefield, in the... Free shipping over $10. . ‘Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured’ by Kathryn Harrison (Doubleday) Nothing had prepared this child of 16 to handle a warhorse, much less lead captains, commune with angels and counsel kings. Harrison's past as a fiction writer distracts rather than enhances, as she chases down tangents and speculates on irrelevancies that don't advance the narrative. From the very first chapter Kathryn Harrison debunks myths and demystifies Joan's life by describing 15th century France and how external events shaped the Maid of Orleans's outlook. There have been several works inspired by her and this can often lead to an idealized version of the person. I typically score them through Goodreads Giveaways, but when Kathryn Harrison did a book talk in my town, a combination of luck, connections, and a malfunctioning cash register let me pluck up a copy for free. The trial records of Joan of Arc make her life and thoughts a matter of historical common knowledge. Ironically, in being so critical of the past, Joan's own words and actions and how she chose others to view them, she is doing the same thing as the diabolical Terrorist Church Militant - the main antagonist of this book. Harrison superbly teases out the politics and paradoxes of the Maid of Orleans' wildly improbable saga, shedding fresh light on her visionary faith and ultimate sacrifice." I was surprised to learn of Joan's not so humble, but rather middle class background. Please try again. Print. Welcome back. I own and have read many books on Joan of Arc. Details. Authors that are so well informed and rich in historical facts are rarely unpretentious and this much fun to read. First edition. In this new take on Joan’s story, Harrison deftly weaves historical fact, myth, folklore, scripture, artistic representations, and centuries of scholarly and critical interpretation into a fascinating narrative, revitalizing our sense of Joan as one of the greatest heroines in all of human history. To loosely quote one of the medical sources she cites in regards to Joan's visions, history can't be rewritten or reinterpreted but merely told. Listened to an audio version, which was done well. Many myths and legends before and after her appearance on the scene. . I never realized the life of Joan of Arc was so incredible, this book provided just the amount of history and commentary I was looking for. Vanquished, Joan (Milla Jovovich) falls not into the enemy’s hands but into a mystical consummation with a Jesus only she can see. Author Kathryn Harrison has taken the media image of Joan of Arc and juxtaposed that against the real story of her life. The keep in which Joan spent the last five months of her life, fettered in an unlit cell, was restored in the nineteenth century. ICK! Each chapter builds the outline of a quiet girl until she matures into an extraordinary figure prepared to sacrifice anything for her calling. Wanted a historical perspective of Joan of Arc, but the author blended historical sources with fictional, plus her own editorializing so much that it all became a muddle that I did not have the energy to wade through. New York: Doubleday, 2014. An army of knights, a cloud of butterflies, a phallic arrow that missed its mark. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. List Price: 28.95* * Individual store prices may vary. . There are so many interrupting commas, so much unnecessary editorializing, so much Kathryn Harrison that I lost Joan of Arc in the process. I quit after a few chapters. Is there more truth than fiction to her life? Can't people writing history use the names their subjects went by, not some inaccurate standard created to simplify pronunciation for less well educated readers? Both had followers who believed in them and others who thought they were blasphemous. Certainly the intensity of her trial was an attempt to dispel her myth as it was being made, yet the effort went further towards her immortal story and martyrdom. If this just told the story of Joan of Arc, the peasant girl who heard the voices of dead saints, led an army to support an uncertain king, was burned at the stake as a man-dressing sorceress, and later became canonized as a saint, that would be enough to make Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured a truly interesting book, but there is more to this biography than a detailed recitation of facts about her life. I think one aspect of this biography that I appreciated most was the author's refusal to attempt a diagnosis of La Pu. Harrison superbly teases out the politics and paradoxes of the Maid of Orleans’ wildly improbable saga.” —Elle“It remains, after nearly 600 years, a story to break your heart . ), who capitalized on a generations-old prophecy that a virgin from Lorraine would save France. A balanced, thorough account of La Pucelle's life. Was she a divinely inspired saint? Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The author also goes overboard continually presenting Joan of Arc as a feminist icon. Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020. A demonically possessed heretic, as her persecutors and captors tried to prove? My goodness. From the very first chapter Kathryn Harrison debunks myths and demystifies Joan's life by describing 15th century France and how external events shaped the Maid of Orleans's outlook. Full explanations of who the players are aside from Joan are missing, which makes it difficult to grasp why they act as they do. But she did appear to be at the center of some remarkable events that should not have happened. Make of that perspective what you will. . Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. She is too skilled a prose writer, too good a storyteller, too alert to passions and the human heart to produce a work that ever flags. Whatever, she didn't deserve to be burned at the stake, and this is not a review of Joan of Arc as a person; it's a review of the book. Kathryn Harrison. Along with relevant historical background author Kathryn Harrison also includes how each stage of Joan’s crusade to serve God and save France has been portrayed in popular myth, theatrical plays, cinematic film, and various works of visual art. Each chapter builds the outline of a quiet girl until she matures into an extraordinary figure prepared to sacrifice anything for her calling. I work as an editor for a reputable academic journal, and I couldn't read this muddled biography. Be the first to ask a question about Joan of Arc. Rouen tower today. Fascinating person, I think the book was challenging to research based on the celebrity surrounding her. Harrison superbly teases out the politics and paradoxes of the Maid of Orleans' wildly improbable saga, shedding fresh light on her visionary faith and ultimate sacrifice." From the very first chapter Kathryn Harrison debunks myths and demystifies Joan's life by describing 15th century France and how external events shaped the Maid of Orleans's outlook. Why then refer to the saint as Joan throughout? Bad writing, bad attitude, bad information! A modern examination of the mystery of St. Joan, Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016. I went into this book with high hopes, which sadly weren't realized. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. A layered portrait not only of Joan’s life, but of her times. Unfortunately, reading it uncritically -- "Eh...I'll just go along with it for fun" -- is not any more rewarding, because Harrison mish-mash of plot and analysis turns what must have been thrilling, amazing, and strange incidents into an underwhelming story. The author does well in illuminating the mythology of Joan, that is, the views and beliefs that other people have had of Joan. . [It] builds Joan’s story with such novelistic detail and grace that the author’s rapture becomes ours.” —The Oregonian “Vivid and compelling. Harrison weaves a intricate tapestry of her life, by blending in the religious, political, and social aspects. Before reading it, I was under the impression that Joan of Arc was kind of a proto-feminist icon-- which is not exactly the case. Stopped reading after the first 30 pages. This is the first book I've read on Joan of Arc. . The profoundly inspiring and fully documented saga of Joan of Arc, the young peasant girl whose "voices" moved her to rally the French nation and a reluctant king against British invaders in 1428, has fascinated artistic figures as diverse as William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Voltaire, George Bernard Shaw, Bertolt Brecht, Carl Dreyer, and Robert Bresson. To my absolute delight, I see that she has novels about Rasputin and co., the ancient practice of chinese foot binding, and tales of the Spanish and French Aristocracy: all topics I find fascinating. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Joan of Arc . Joan of Arc has become such an icon for generations, inspiring both Queen Isabella of Spain to reconquer her lands from the Muslims to the woman's liberation movement of the 1920s. She can't seem to decide if this is a work of pop culture (it acts as a survey of modern works inspired by Joan, focusing larg. Harrison can't say anything plainly but shackles her sentences with interrupters a. . It took a lot of effort to sift out the extras and get down to Joan's story itself. This item: Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured by Kathryn Harrison Paperback $16.95. Lovingly documented biography of Joan of Arc. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This isn't a seriously scholarly monograph, and the author relies more on flourishes of prose than new and cogent analysis of primary sources. Unless you proceed excruciatingly slowly -- which is not worth doing -- it quickly becomes way too annoying to try to track of a paragraph is delivering some director's fantasy, of a documented, real-life incident. There is remarkably little story here, as Harrison inches along, interrupting the narrative at every opportunity to provide explanations and references to a variety of sources. . It's not exactly a biography, not a conventional one at least -- although the subject is certainly no conventional figure -- more like a series of essays that meander around the central topic and attempt to come to grips with her mystery and meaning through the centuries. If this just told the story of Joan of Arc, the peasant girl who heard the voices of dead saints, led an army to support an uncertain king, was burned at the stake as a man-dressing sorceress, and later became canonized as a saint, that would be enough to make Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured a truly interesting book, but there is more to this biography than a detailed recitation of facts about her life. Too much flourish, but no substance. My goodness. Which parts are true and what is an exaggeration? . I guess I learned a lot from this book, but it was pretty bland. “Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured” (Doubleday, $28.95) is Harrison’s 14th book. Kathryn Harrison’s Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured is the best biography I’ve read in quite some time—probably the best one I’ve read in years. Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020. Hearing Joan's voice (through her testimony and the letters she dictated) across the centuries, her commitment, focus, impertinence, and, sometimes, arrogance, is simply astonishing. A good documentary about Joan of Arc. She can't seem to decide if this is a work of pop culture (it acts as a survey of modern works inspired by Joan, focusing largely on film) or a serious history, and it winds up failing at both. Which I found boring. Mais pardieu, I have never read a Joan book with so many uses of the word "phallic"! —Marie Arana, The Washington Post “If you aren’t already in thrall to the ‘Maid of Orleans’, you might be by the end of Kathryn Harrison’s Joan of Arc. I cannot wait to read all of them. Notes - Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured - by Kathryn Harrison. "Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured, by Kathryn Harrison, is a passionate portrait of the heroic peasant who led France against the British in 1429 only to be martyred at age 19. We finally stopped calling places Peking, Bombay or Leghorn. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $8.84 Shipping to United Kingdom. Fascinating and compelling, it a stunning study of a extraordinary teenager who bucked authority and stayed true to her heart. The Passion of Joan of Arc, 1928, Carl Dreyer. There are so many interrupting commas, so much unnecessary editorializing, so much Kathryn Harrison that I lost Joan of Arc in the process. Books Read and Share (3600 BC – 500 AD) Ancient History & Civilisation (500 – 1500) Post-classical History ... 53 “she ceased to listen”: France, Life of Joan of Arc, 181. I received this book as part of a Goodreads First Reads giveaway. Harrison rounds out Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured by turning to biblical sources, presenting a book-long comparison of Joan’s life to Jesus Christ’s. To loosely quote one of the medical sources she cites in regards to Joan's visions, history can't be rewritten or reinterpreted but merely told. Harrison weaves a intricate tapestry of her life, by blending in the religious, political, and social aspects. The author of this book set the facts into the literary and artistic interpretations Joan has inspired, the myth and saint mixed into the history. There was a problem loading your book clubs. (I may flesh out a proper review later.). If you’ve never quite managed to get around to reading a book about Joan of Arc (I hadn’t), this is the one to read. We’d love your help. The author did a commendable job sorting this all out although the cast of characters was beyond my limited recall. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured. A hidden sword, an angel bearing a crown of jewels. Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018. Lovingly documented biography of Joan of Arc. A balanced, thorough account of La Pucelle's life. Harrison can't say anything plainly but shackles her sentences with interrupters and a jumble of dates and quotes. Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured, kind of fit the bill. . Novelist and Each chapter builds the outline of a quiet girl until she matures into an. Buy a cheap copy of Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured book by Kathryn Harrison. . It started feeling a little long toward the end. Still, that's better than most of the fully-nonsensical narratives by the myth-makers. . Along with relevant historical background author Kathryn Harrison also includes how each sta. Harrison captures the astounding courage and determination of a teenager willing to risk everything, from her very life to her immortal soul by breaking every social and religious code. (Twain did considerable research, culling known facts about Joan's life, but the book was still largely an imagining.) I went into this book with high hopes, which sadly weren't realized. Saint Joan of Arc lived from 1412 to 1431, when she was burned at the stake at the young age of nineteen. A schizophrenic? Not what I was looking for. It is Joan’s rambunctious humanity as much as her divinity that makes her powerful, both for modern audiences and historians.” —The New York Times Book Review“Stunning. Joan of Arc attracts writers who generally take a fascinating subject about which much, though not enough, is known and then cannot resist building out the tale less with reasoned speculation and more with fantasy and myth-making. In Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured, Kathryn Harrison does yeoman's work in sorting through volumes of historical archives to bring Joan of Arc to life in a way that goes beyond the glossy media highlights of the young teenager's life and death. Harrison plays with these concepts interspersing the popular 20th-century movies and plays about her life. In Harrison’s hands, Joan’s confidence and intelligence come alive.” —BookPage “Harrison joins the psychobiography school of life writing, doing so with memorable writing and an energetic approach.” —Kirkus Reviews “Compulsively readable. I appreciate the intention to avoid sensationalizing the subject, but the result is a dull, unsatisfying study. In this striking volume, it is clear that Joan fell victim to more than an era’s intolerance. A Life Transfigured. . Hardcover. search results for this author. . Unable to add item to List. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I was surprised to learn of Joan's not so humble, but rather middle class background. By Angels’ Speech and Tongue - Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured By Angels’ Speech and Tongue Joan’s birthplace, Domrémy, lies on the west bank of the upper Meuse River, in northeastern France’s region of Lorraine, *1 about 150 miles east of Paris. And Harrison CLEARLY had an axe to grind against God and historical Christianity, the aim and motivator of the very woman she claims to capture. Joan of Arc has become such an icon for generations, inspiring both Queen Isabella of Spain to reconquer her lands from the Muslims to the woman's liberation movement of the 1920s. Fascinating and compelling, it a stunning study of a extraordinary teenager who bucked authority and stayed true to her heart. She also discusses the many ways Joan has been portrayed throughout history, her narrative exposing the difference between fiction and fantasy. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Instead, she concentrates on seeing Joan as she saw herself and as a misogynistic society, both religious and civil, saw and understood her. Now, in Kathryn Harrison’s biography, Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured, she is a “girl Galahad.” How is this story different from the thousands that came before? Not recommended for beginners who are only passingly familiar with Joan of Arc's story. A Leaping Stag - Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured - by Kathryn Harrison. Creative flourishes enliven Harrison’s book from its retelling of Joan’s spectacular anomalous career to the long and equally fascinating story of her ‘afterlife’ in books, movies, and the popular imagination.”   —Open Letters Monthly “If you want a badass heroine like Hushpuppy in Beasts of the Southern Wild crossed with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (only with angels and Jesus) read Kathryn Harrison's hair-raising bio of Joan of Arc—the best of six I've read. Good examination of Joan in myth and legend, Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017. Before reading it, I was under the impression that Joan of Arc was kind of a proto-feminist icon-- which is not exactly the case. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. She is able to boil down to the truth and finds that the core of the story requires no embellishment. The result is a portrait of an absolutely astounding young woman who, even if you do not believe in miracles, relied on more than just her strong personality and native cleverness to push France closer to a successful end to the Hundred Years War. Unfortunately this is another example of a historic subject being made to fit an author’s perspective. This book is easier to follow and better narrated than most of the other works I've read and it presents 'The Maid of Orleans" story in a clear, concise, understandable narrative. I received Joan of Arc as part of a Goodreads giveaway. I highly recommend it. Note! 29. . Please try again. The best biography of Joan of Arc I've ever read, Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019. While I've always been interested in reading about her, I was kind of intimidated because there are so many books about her. To see what your friends thought of this book, If this just told the story of Joan of Arc, the peasant girl who heard the voices of dead saints, led an army to support an uncertain king, was burned at the stake as a man-dressing sorceress, and later became canonized as a saint, that would be enough to make Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured a truly interesting book, but there is more to this biography than a detailed recitation of facts about her life. She also discusses the many ways Joan has been portrayed throughout history, her narrative exposing the difference between fiction and fantasy. This was pretty much a mess - the narrative was very difficult to follow, and there seemed to be as many quotations from plays and films about Joan as there were from actual historical sources. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. There are the usual redundancies in describing individuals and events, a flaw that seems to have become current in "accessible" histories and biographies. Ever since the Maid of Orleans led her people into battle, her story has been told and retold by great artists of every era, including William Shakespeare, Voltaire, Mark Twain, George Bernard Shaw, Bertolt Brecht, Robert Bresson, and Luc Besson. Too much flourish, but no substance. This isn't a seriously scholarly monograph, and the author relies more on flourishes of prose than new and cogent analysis of primary sources. . I was surprised to learn of Joan's not so humble, but rather middle class background. Considered in this manner, the Maid's life seems to have been replete with incidents that were miraculous. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Joan is a model for all people who must deny the impossibility of a cause to see that cause realized. Author Kathryn Harrison has taken the media image of Joan of Arc and juxtaposed that against the real story of her life. Book review: “Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured” by Kathryn Harrison January 25, 2017 Patrick T Reardon 0 It was early March of 1429 when Joan, a 17-year-old girl from rural Domremy, arrived in the city of Chinon to tell the Dauphin — Charles VII, the uncrowned king of France — that she had been sent from God to lead his soldiers. I don't know, womanly weakness? English or any other metaphorical terms our sense not happen anytime soon 3-millimeter area examine the (454g) and a branded free prizes over the Quarter Pounders. 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