Patriotic Girl: Saint Joan of Arc

Author: Lin Wen-yue
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Joan of Arc claimed to be guided by divine instruction, leading French soldiers to victory on the battlefield with an unstoppable momentum, liberating the city of Orléans from the brink of falling into English hands, and assisting Charles VII in ascending to the throne. However, she was later executed for heresy. Although Joan of Arc's life was extremely short, it was tragic, sacred, and brilliant. Even to this day, few have achieved such a great mission with such a young life. Joan of Arc's life was filled with legends. Despite being an ordinary peasant girl, she, driven by her love for religion and her nation, demonstrated extraordinary courage and wisdom, sacrificing her personal strength to ultimately restore France's honor and reunite the nation. In gratitude for her greatness, the French people bestowed upon her the title of "Saint Joan of Arc."