"A multivoiced verse novel of the last day of Joan of Arc's life. Interspersed with snippets from the transcripts of the Trial of Condemnation and Trial of Nullification are monologues in verse from Charles VII, her mother, the saints who guided her--butalso other, unexpected, choices--the fire, the arrowhead that pierced her shoulder, her hair, her virginity"-- - (Baker & Taylor)
A novel in verse explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and examines such timely issues as gender, misogyny, and the peril of speaking truth to power. - (Baker & Taylor)
Told through medieval poetic forms and the voices of the people and objects in her life, a lyrical reimagining of the life of Joan of Arc shares insights into how she changed the course of history in spite of the misogyny and censure behind her execution. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. - (Baker & Taylor)
<p><strong>"Stunning . . . elegant . . . arresting . . . supple and harrowing.” - <em>The Wall Street Journal</em></strong></p><p><strong>?“An innovative, entrancing account of a popular figure that will appeal to fans of verse, history, and biography.” -<em> Kirkus,</em> starred review</strong></p><p>In poems that surprise and move readers, bestselling author David Elliott explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death.</p><p>Told through medieval poetic forms and in the voices of the people and objects in Joan of Arc’s life, (including her family and even the trees, clothes, cows, and candles of her childhood), <em>Voices </em>offers an unforgettable perspective on an extraordinary young woman. Along the way it explores timely issues such as gender, misogyny, and the peril of speaking truth to power. Before Joan of Arc became a saint, she was a girl inspired. It is that girl we come to know in <em>Voices</em>.</p> - (HARPERCOLL)
<div><b>'</b><b>'</b><b>'</b><b>'</b><b> FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! </b><b>'</b><b>'</b><b>'</b><b>'</b><br><b>Kirkus Best Book / Publishers Weekly Best Book / <i>The</i><i>Wall Street Journal Best Book</i></b><br><br><b>Bestselling author David Elliott explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death. Joan of Arc gets the <i>Hamilton </i>treatment in this evocative novel. </b><br><br> Told through medieval poetic forms and in the voices of the people and objects in Joan of Arc's life, (including her family and even the trees, clothes, cows, and candles of her childhood), <i>Voices </i>offers an unforgettable perspective on an extraordinary young woman. Along the way it explores timely issues such as gender, misogyny, and the peril of speaking truth to power. Before Joan of Arc became a saint, she was a girl inspired. It is that girl we come to know in <i>Voices</i>.</div> - (Houghton)
<div><b>★</b><b>★</b><b>★</b><b>★</b><b> FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! </b><b>★</b><b>★</b><b>★</b><b>★</b><br><b>Kirkus Best Book / Publishers Weekly Best Book / <i>The</i><i>Wall Street Journal Best Book</i></b><br><br><b>Bestselling author David Elliott explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death. Joan of Arc gets the <i>Hamilton </i>treatment in this evocative novel. </b><br><br> Told through medieval poetic forms and in the voices of the people and objects in Joan of Arc’s life, (including her family and even the trees, clothes, cows, and candles of her childhood), <i>Voices </i>offers an unforgettable perspective on an extraordinary young woman. Along the way it explores timely issues such as gender, misogyny, and the peril of speaking truth to power. Before Joan of Arc became a saint, she was a girl inspired. It is that girl we come to know in <i>Voices</i>.</div> - (Houghton)
<div><b>'</b><b>'</b><b>'</b><b>'</b><b> FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! </b><b>'</b><b>'</b><b>'</b><b>'</b><br><b>Kirkus Best Book / Publishers Weekly Best Book / <i>The</i><i>Wall Street Journal Best Book</i></b><br> Bestselling author David Elliott explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death. Joan of Arc gets the <i>Hamilton </i>treatment in this evocative novel.</div> - (Houghton)
<div><b>★</b><b>★</b><b>★</b><b>★</b><b> FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! </b><b>★</b><b>★</b><b>★</b><b>★</b><br><b>Kirkus Best Book / Publishers Weekly Best Book / <i>The</i><i>Wall Street Journal Best Book</i></b><br> Bestselling author David Elliott explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death. Joan of Arc gets the <i>Hamilton </i>treatment in this evocative novel.</div> - (Houghton)