"Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" is a historical novel written by Mark Twain, first published in 1896. It is a departure from Twain's usual style, as it is a serious and reverent portrayal of the life of Joan of Arc, the French heroine who played a pivotal role in the Hundred Years' War. The novel is presented as a fictional memoir, purportedly written by Joan's longtime friend and companion, Sieur Louis de Conte. Through de Conte's...