La Pucelle V2: The Maid Of Orleans (1899)

La Pucelle V2: The Maid Of Orleans (1899) is a historical novel written by the famous French philosopher and writer, Voltaire, and co-authored by Arquet De. The book is a fictionalized account of the life and exploits of Joan of Arc, the legendary French heroine who led the French army to victory against the English in the Hundred Years' War.The novel is divided into two volumes, with the second volume continuing the story of Joan of Arc's life and her eventual capture and execution. The book is written in Voltaire's signature style, with a focus on satire and irony, and is considered one of his most controversial works due to its irreverent treatment of religious figures and institutions.Despite its controversial nature, La Pucelle V2: The Maid Of Orleans remains a popular and influential work of historical fiction, and is widely regarded as a classic of French literature. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Joan of Arc, as well as for fans of Voltaire's unique and provocative writing style.Also Translated By Ernest Christopher Dowson. In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.