Placeholder text
Joan of Arc
0 - Default Title
Description
Joan of Arc stands out as one of the most recognized historical figures of medieval Europe. Learned writings as well as popular imagination, from the Middle Ages to today, have celebrated her as an exceptional character and hailed her legacy. And yet, there is scant recognition of her enduring status as an icon.
What is one to make of a young, female medieval peasant-turned-warrior-turned-heretic-turned-martyr who has repeatedly been drawn back from oblivion, revived, and made relevant time and again? Unravelling the mystery of this question requires revisiting contemporary and historical accounts, listening anew to Joan's "voice" as seen in her letters and trial documents, and inquiring into the lively debate her afterlife has generated in the arts, from paintings and sculptures to romance, theatre and cinema. To unearth this new story of Joan of Arc, this study focuses on her French legacy, where her continued cultural and aesthetic importance are most vibrant, and it brings this phenomenon into dialogue with modern discussions about gender and class, anachronism and memory, and metafiction, creative time, and the gaze.
Product details
Number of Pages:
308
Release Date:
2025-05-20
Publication Date:
2025-05-20
Publisher:
Boydell Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1783277750
ISBN13:
9781783277759
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
628 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
Currently sold out