The Story of Joan of Arc, Andrew Lang
The Story of Joan of Arc, Andrew Lang
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The Story of Joan of Arc

Author: Andrew Lang

Narrator: Luke Oldham

Unabridged: 2 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/19/2025

Synopsis

Joan of Arc’s tale is one of faith, courage, and destiny. In The Story of Joan of Arc, Andrew Lang recounts the extraordinary life of the young peasant girl who, guided by divine visions, led the French army to victory during the Hundred Years’ War. From her humble beginnings in Domrémy to her triumphant leadership in battle, and ultimately, her tragic trial and martyrdom, Joan’s story remains one of the most compelling in history.Blending historical fact with gripping storytelling, Lang brings Joan’s journey to life, capturing her unwavering spirit and the challenges she faced in a world dominated by war and political intrigue. The Story of Joan of Arc is an inspiring account of faith and perseverance, a timeless legend that continues to captivate readers and listeners alike.This edition, narrated by Luke Oldham, immerses audiences in the grandeur of medieval France, providing a powerful and evocative experience of Joan’s life and legacy.

About Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang (1844–1912), Scottish man of letters educated at the Edinburgh Academy, St. Andrews, and Balliol College, Oxford, became a prolific and versatile London journalist. He took a leading part in the controversy with Max Müller and his school about the interpretation of mythology and folk tales. He published several volumes of verse and several solid contributions to the study of the philosophy and religion of primitive man. He also wrote the four-volume History of Scotland, A History of English Literature, and many fairy-tale collections, as well as works on Homer, Joan of Arc, Scott, Lockhart, Mary Stuart, John Knox, Prince Charlie, Tennyson, and others.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Pamela on April 21, 2017

I liked this audiobook. The most I knew of Joan of Arc was that she was a devout Catholic, accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake. There are lots of fine points about this book that Andrew has researched and told without taking sides. He's mentioned the impostor, Joan's doubts and the witness......more

Goodreads review by Mary on July 15, 2020

03-07-2020 Coming soon ... ------------------------ 15-07-20 Short review So i like Michael Beevers "Joan of Arc" book much much better. If you are looking for saintly depth which reveals the quality and depth of character regarding the person (i.e. Joan herself) is suggest Beevers book. It is quite go......more

Goodreads review by Gregory Freeman on January 10, 2024

Fact or fiction? This is a very bare bones telling of the story of Joan of Arc and never gets very deep into the details or if the story has been embellished and exaggerated over the course of 500 years. The author accepts everything to be true and has no doubts that Joan was directed by voices to le......more

Goodreads review by Lynnaurya on November 22, 2016

A good listen, though short, on Joan. Andrew Lang has a way of bringing to life the story of this remarkable woman and her holy mission.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 01, 2023

I knew the basic premise of Joan of Arc’s story, but this was an interesting quick read to flesh out some more of the details. Don’t really know that I have an opinion on the voices she heard directing her to lead the battles, etc., but she thought them real, and that’s what history has recorded, ho......more

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