Burning the Maid - Heidish, Marcy
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Here, in poetry, is a fresh approach to Joan of Arc, that famous heroine-for-all-seasons. Almost six hundred years after she was burned at the stake, Joan's story still compels, fascinates and challenges us. Credited with saving France, that famous warrior-maid leaps from a new poetry collection by Marcy Heidish, a gifted specialist in historical fiction (A Woman Called Moses, Destined to Dance, etc). Heidish's poetic reflections on Joan are riveting, imaginative, and beautifully crafted. Whether you know a little or a lot about Joan of Arc, this original and elegant collection will invite you…mehr

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Here, in poetry, is a fresh approach to Joan of Arc, that famous heroine-for-all-seasons. Almost six hundred years after she was burned at the stake, Joan's story still compels, fascinates and challenges us. Credited with saving France, that famous warrior-maid leaps from a new poetry collection by Marcy Heidish, a gifted specialist in historical fiction (A Woman Called Moses, Destined to Dance, etc). Heidish's poetic reflections on Joan are riveting, imaginative, and beautifully crafted. Whether you know a little or a lot about Joan of Arc, this original and elegant collection will invite you to see "The Maid of Orleans" from a wealth of insightful perspectives. If you approach Joan as a role model, a puzzle, or a poem herself, you will find this book an impressive and inspiring read.
Autorenporträt
Marcy Heidish is an award-winning author of twenty books: fiction, non-fiction and poetry. She is the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and other awards. Her novel about Harriet Tubman, "A Woman Called Moses," was made into a TV movie starring Cicely Tyson. She has lived in Colorado and Washington, DC. Ms. Heidish holds a B.A. Degree With Honors from Vassar College and an M.A. With Distinction from the American University. She has taught at Georgetown, Fordham, George Washington, and Howard Universities.