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 Joan of Arc in the English Imagination, 1429–1829

In “Joan of Arc in the English Imagination, 1429–1829,” Gail Margaret Orgelfinger explores the enduring fascination that the English have had with one of history’s most enigmatic figures. Joan of Arc, a young French peasant girl who claimed to have been chosen by God to lead her country to victory during the Hundred Years’ War, has captivated imaginations for centuries. Orgelfinger delves deep into the English perception of Joan, from her rise to prominence in the 15th century to the height of her popularity in the 19th century.

The book begins by examining the initial reactions of the English to Joan’s arrival on the scene in 1429. Orgelfinger highlights the skepticism and fear that Joan’s extraordinary abilities aroused in the English, as well as the propaganda campaigns launched to discredit her. Despite their efforts, Joan’s military successes and her eventual capture and execution by the English only served to heighten her mythic status.

Orgelfinger then delves into the various literary and artistic representations of Joan in English culture over the centuries. From Shakespeare’s portrayal of her in “Henry VI” to the numerous plays, poems, and novels written about her during the Romantic period, Joan.

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