Mark Twain

Personal Recollections of Joan Mark Twain

Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc: Regarded by many as the most luminous example of Mark Twain's work, this fictional biography of Joan of Arc was purportedly written by Joan's page and secretary - Sieur Louis de Conté. (Twain's alter ego even shared the author's same initials - S. L. C.) Told from the viewpoint of this lifelong friend, the historical novel is a panorama of stirring scenes and marvel of pageantry - from Joan's early childhood in Domremy and her touching story of the voices, to the fight for Orleans, the taking of Tourelles and Jargeau, and the splendid march to Rheims.