"Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" is a historical novel written by Mark Twain, the renowned American author. Twain presents Joan of Arc as a courageous and devout young woman who receives visions from saints and believes she has been chosen by God to save France. The narrative follows Joan's journey from her humble beginnings in Domrémy to her encounters with influential figures, including the Dauphin (later Charles VII) and military leaders. "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" is known for its meticulous historical research and attention to detail. Twain's writing style, characterized by his trademark wit and satirical tone, adds a unique flavor to the narrative. The novel explores themes of faith, patriotism, and the power of conviction. Although initially met with mixed reviews upon its publication, "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" has gained recognition over the years as a notable work of historical fiction. Twain's portrayal of Joan as a complex and inspirational figure humanizes her and sheds light on the political and social climate of the time.
Mark Twain (30 November 1835- 21 April 1910) was born in Florida, United States. He was a Humorist, author, and lecturer. He grew up in Hannibal and later moved to California. In a California mining camp, he heard the story that he published in 1865 and made popular as the title story of his first novel, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Other Sketches, in 1867. From his humorous stories, The Innocents Abroad (1869) and Roughing It in 1872, to his appearance as a riverboat captain in Life on the Mississippi in 1883, through his adventure stories of childhood, he got a worldwide audience, mainly for Tom Sawyer (1876) and Huckleberry Finn (1885), known as the masterpieces of American fiction. The ironic A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court in 1889. His eldest daughter passed away in 1896, his wife in 1904, and another daughter in 1909. He expressed his depression about the human character in such late works as the after-death published Letters from the Earth (1962).
