The Story of Joan of Arc

Written by:
Andrew Lang
Narrated by:
TimothyFR

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
257
Narrator
90
Release Date
January 2017
Duration
2 hours 6 minutes
Summary
Joan of Arc is a folk heroine of France and a Roman Catholic saint. Claiming divine guidance, she led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII of France. Captured by her enemies, she was sold to the English and put on trial for charges of "insubordination and heterodoxy".

She was burned at the stake for heresy when she was 19 years old. Twenty-five years after her execution, an inquisitorial court examined the trial, pronounced her innocent, and declared her a martyr. Joan of Arc was beatified in 1909 and canonized in 1920. She is one of the patron saints of France. Most of what is known today of her story comes from the detailed court records of her trials. (Summary by timothyFR)
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Nancye N.

I enjoy this app immensely. I listen as I take my daily walk. This particular book was so interesting in that Joan of Arc followed her God even in the face of war and death. Such bravery and dedication!

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Diana Lizardo

Great book!

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Danielle P.

I liked learning more about this important female historical figure. The book covers her entire life and lets us get a better understanding of the motives behind her actions. It was not just the voices of the Saints that were guiding her but it was mostly her intelligence and her reasoning.

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Jamie Z.

It was really interesting to learn more about Joan of Arc. This telling of her story was done in a very classic-sounding way, both the writing and the narrating. Sometimes it was confusing to listen too, and it left me wanting to fill in a lot more information ~ but this was a good introduction to this incredible young woman / warriorress / Saint.

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Anna L.

Good narration, albeit with very Anglicized pronunciation of the French words. Good story.

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Jennie J

I'm going to finish Narrator has a monotone voice a little too drab for me needs more fluctuations but will return to finish the story of Joan because I want to know about her

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Leah H

This was my first book from audio books and I am so glad that I found this app. The app is easy to use and this book was narrated nicely. It was basically a short story but long enough for my drive and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I learned information that I had never heard before. Listening to this book was a nice way to try out audio books app. Thank you for allowing us to listen to it for free.

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Lupe

Not very informative at all

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Cathy H.

One of my favorite stories of Great Saints. Easy listening!

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Anonymous

Interesting I didn’t realise the true story if this was it

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Anonymous

Nice story and great narrator. An opportunity to enjoy, admire and renew history.

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Travis D.

One of my favorite books I've found here. A relatively short listen. I highly recommend.

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Anonymous

had no idea about her - this was a great way to gain perspective

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Claudia G.

I thought it was good. So much an interesting woman and time in history

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Moses M.

Wow what a life story, Joan was really spiritual, her revelations, actions and wisdom showed and confirmed who spoke to her. Her life showed a lot of things, starting from who was right and wrong , spiritual and not spiritual religiously speaking. Her life also rebuked those that claimed to be more spiritual yet didn't know what they were talking about.

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Anonymous

This book is free so comments are made with that in mind. The reader is an automaton who puts no emotion at all in the reading. There is no attempt to pronounce the French correctly which really grates. The story is very much a telling from the Scottish/ French side so all things French or Scottish are good, pure and honourable and all things English are evil and dishonourable. Notwithstanding that ‘English’ nobles at this time were mostly still Norman/ French and thus their claims on parts of France.

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Roshea T.

it's interesting to dive deeper into this Maiden of The Lord. Well read too

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Chris

Very interesting book and informative. The narrator was a bit monotone but spoke clearly to easily understand.

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Anonymous

feel really related

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Mandy B.

i ENJOYED THE HISTORICAL ASPECT OF THE STORY. FOUND THE READER A BIT MONOTONED AND DULL BUT CLEAR TO LISTEN TO.

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Anonymous

Very interesting which to listen and imagine!

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Anonymous

Loved the book. The narrator was really good. Great biography. Joan was really a hero and so young. You'll enjoy it! Great book and narrator. Wonderful biography of a real hero and so young. You'll enjoy it! The best

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Amanda J.

What an incredible amazing inspiring TRUE story!

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Robert W.

Good story but the author did not explain why she was called Joan of Arc.

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Anonymous

At first I wasn’t sure I was going to finish the book but glad I did. I lived in Paris many years ago and found it interesting to hear the historical context and importance of many places I invited in France through this book.

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Brittany M.

It was very educational but I didn't think it was very engaging.

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Brian M.

Very interesting

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Pilarica

The book was historically informative and I enjoyed learning about Joan’s life and contribution to her country.

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Anonymous

it was very good.

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Kathleen S.

I enjoyed the story and was interested in reading more about Joan because I just visited Rouen where she was burned at the stake and kept in the tower I like the length of the book. I did not enjoy the narrators voice as much as some other narrators I have listened too..

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Thomas K.

Very informative.

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Christina P.

Prefect Narrator! incredible voice!

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Amy B

An inspiring story of an inspirational life lived in obedience to God!

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