Joan of Arc: The Early Debate

492 Pages·2000·1.41 MB·English

by  Deborah A. Fraioli

title: Joan of Arc : The Early Debate
author: Fraioli, Deborah A.
publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd.
isbn10 | asin: 0851155723
print isbn13: 9780851155722
ebook isbn13: 9780585165073
language: English
Joan,--of Arc, Saint,--1412-1431--In
literature, Christian women saints--France--
Biography--Sources, France--History--
subject
Charles VII, 1422-1461--Historiography,
Trust in God--Christianity, France--History-
-Medieval period, 987-1515--Sources.
publication date: 2000
lcc: DC104.F73 2000eb
ddc: 944/.026/092
Joan,--of Arc, Saint,--1412-1431--In
literature, Christian women saints--France--
Biography--Sources, France--History--
subject:
Charles VII, 1422-1461--Historiography,
Trust in God--Christianity, France--History-
-Medieval period, 987-1515--Sources.
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Joan of Arc
The Early Debate
Deborah A. Fraioli
Page iv
Ó Deborah A. Fraioli 2000
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Fraioli, Deborah A.
Joan of Arc : the early debate / Deborah A. Fraioli.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0851155723 (alk. paper)
1. Joan, of Arc, Saint, 14121431In literature. 2. Christian
women saintsFranceBiography Sources. 3. FranceHistory
Charles VII, 14221461Historiography. 4. Trust in God
Christianity. 5. FranceHistoryMedieval period, 9871515
Sources. I. Title.
DC104.F73 1999
944'.026'092dc21 9938918
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Contents
Preface ix
Introduction 1
1 5
Chinon And The Gelu Correspondence
2 24
De Quadam Puella
3 45
The Poitiers Conclusions
4 55
Prophecy
5 69
Lettre Aux Anglais
6 87
The Dissertatio of Jacques Gelu
7 103
Christine de Pizan's Ditié de Jehanne d'Arc
8 126
De Mirabili Victoria
9 150
Collectarium Historiarum
10 159
Reply of a Parisian Cleric
11 173
Martin le Franc's le Champion des Dames
Conclusions 193
Appendix I 199
De Quadam Puella
Appendix II 206
The Poitiers Conclusions
Appendix III 208
Lettre Aux Anglais
Appendix IV 209
De Mirabili Victoria
Appendix V 213
Martin le Franc's le Champion des Dames
(Joan Of Arc Passage)
Bibliography 219
Index 228
Page vii
To my mother and the memory of my father
Page ix
Preface
A major hurdle was overcome in the writing of this book when I
realized that simplicity needed to be the order of the day. In essence, I
had been trying to write a second book on a subject for which there
was no first book. I planned to reread as theological debate a number
of texts that, with the exception of Christine de Pizan's Ditié de
Jehanne d'Arc, had scarcely sustained any critical reading at all, at
least to anglophone audiences. Not only was there little critical
literature, but in some cases there was neither an authoritative edition
nor an English translation.
In the final stages of writing, therefore, I have been guided by two
principles, neither of which was among my initial intentions: to
introduce each text in some detail, taking little for granted, and to
offer primarily the conclusions of my research at each stage in the
discussion, in as succinct a manner as possible. This is not to suggest,
by any means, that I feel unconditionally wedded to the ideas
expressed here. I am well aware that the discovery of even a single
neglected manuscript of any one of these texts could require a
reshuffling of the entire picture.
In the interest of clarity and accessibility, whenever possible I have
quoted from English translations, with full reference to the original in
the footnotes. For the same reasons, appendices with English
translations of several key texts have been included. Except where
otherwise noted, all translations from the French are mine. Also, for
the sake of brevity I have abridged the titles of the two crucial
treatises De quadam puella and De mirabili victoria to DQP and
DMV, respectively. Other titles have occasionally been less drastically
abbreviated after the full title has been given.
To many people I owe considerable gratitude. In the course of
rewriting, some very detailed comments and corrections offered by
readers no longer found their place in my book. Their comments have,
nevertheless, significantly influenced the final outcome. Those whom
I wish to thank for reading the whole book include Charles T. Wood,
Nadia Margolis, Marcia Colish and Thelma Fenster. My appreciation
goes as well to Charity Cannon Willard and Susan Haskins, who each
read and commented on one chapter. I also wish to acknowledge my
debt to Kathleen Saltmarsh for providing an early sounding board for
my ideas, and to Mary-Ann Stadtler-Chester and Raquel Halty for the
privilege of Cambridge parking, making accessible the sanctuary of
the Widener Library, where most of my research was completed. For
their gracious reception during my visits to the Centre Jeanne d'Arc in
Orléans, I wish to acknowledge the late Régine Pernoud and the
current director, Françoise Michaud-Fréjaville. Additionally, I owe
Raquel Halty thanks for