The Maid Of Orleans

The Maid of Orleans is a play written by Friedrich von Schiller, a German poet, philosopher, and playwright. The play is based on the life of Joan of Arc, a French heroine who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The story revolves around Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl who hears the voice of God telling her to lead the French army against the English. Despite facing opposition from her family and the church, Joan remains steadfast in her belief and sets out to fulfill her divine mission. As the play progresses, Joan faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including betrayal, imprisonment, and ultimately, execution. However, her unwavering faith and courage inspire those around her and ultimately lead to her canonization as a saint.Schiller's play is a powerful and emotional portrayal of Joan of Arc's life and legacy. It explores themes of faith, courage, and the struggle for freedom and justice. The Maid of Orleans is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its compelling story and powerful message.BERTRAND. E'en she, the mother-queen, proud Isabel Bavaria's haughty princess--may be seen, Arrayed in armor, riding through the camp; With poisonous words of irony she fires The hostile troops to fury 'gainst her son, Whom she hath clasped to her maternal breast.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.