1656 Pucelle Joan of ARC French Hundred Years War Chapelain Jean D'Arc FAMOUS

  

1656 Pucelle Joan of ARC French Hundred Years War Chapelain Jean D'Arc FAMOUS. One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying. Until the end of the 18.

Century, the story of Joan of Arc was merely a legend, and little was written in histories about her life. She is considered a heroine of France and a Roman Catholic saint. Joan of Arc has been a popular figure in cultural history since the time of her death, and many famous writers, filmmakers and composers have created works about her.

Cultural depictions of Joan of Arc have continued in films, theatre, television, video games, music, and performances to this day. However, there were important 17.

Century works dedicated to Joan of Arc's memory including this work by Chapelain,' La Pucelle ou La France Delivree'. This poem was extensively attacked by Boileau following its first publishing in 1656. La Pucelle ou la France de´livre´e. Suivant la copie imprime´e a` Paris ; [Amsterdam] : J. Collation: Complete with all pages. References: Brunet I, 1794; Graesse II, 119. Binding: Leather; tight & secure.

5.25in X 3in (13cm x 8cm). This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "schilb_antiquarian_books" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year Printed: 1656
• Topic: Poetry & Plays
• Binding: Leather
• Region: Europe
• Author: CHAPELAIN, Jean
• Subject: Art & Photography
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Language: French
• Publisher: J. Jansson
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