Episode 151
Mark Twain considered Personal Reflections of Joan of Arc his best, and his favorite work. He spent twelve years researching for it, and then two years writing. The book was originally published under a pseudonym in serial in Harper’s Weekly. His fans and the general public were shocked and confused when they found out that this beautiful, serious, and deeply Catholic book was written by Twain. Twain was not Catholic — he wasn’t even Christian — and he had a great animosity toward the Catholic Church. But in Joan of Arc he found the greatest human person he’d ever encountered.
More Information
- How Joan of Arc conquered Mark Twain | America Magazine
- Why was “Joan of Arc” Mark Twain’s favorite among all his many books?
- Joan of Arc – Maid of Heaven – Mark Twain’s Writings
- Mark Twain’s Writing Style and Short Biography | LitPriest
- Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc – Wikipedia
- Joan of Arc – Wikipedia
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