Despite the impossible odds, Jehanne became a fearless warrior who has inspired generations. The Language of Fire: Joan of Arc Reimagined by Stephanie Hemphill Book Cover Art. As a girl in a man's world, at a time when women truly had no power, Jehanne faced constant threats and violence from the men around her. The Language of Fire is a lyrical, dark, and moving look at t. She runs away from home, dresses in men's clothes, and convinces an army that she will lead France to victory. The first collection of Argentinian author Hebe Uhart’s work to be published in English features stories of daily life and strange situations with wit and humor aplenty. Through sheer determination and incredible courage, Jehanne becomes the unlikeliest of heroes. The Language of Fire is a lyrical, dark, and moving look at the life of Joan of Arc, who as a teen girl in the fifteenth century commanded an army and helped crown a king of France.
She begins to understand that she has been called by God, chosen for a higher purpose - to save France. Until one day, she hears a voice call to her, telling her she is destined for important things. Jehanne was an illiterate peasant, never quite at home among her siblings and peers. Show more Genres Historical FictionPoetryYoung AdultHistoricalRetellings FictionFeminism. This extraordinary verse novel from award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill dares to imagine how an ordinary girl became a great leader, and ultimately saved a nation. The Language of Fire is a lyrical, dark, and moving look at the life of Joan of Arc, who as a teen girl in the fifteenth century commanded an army and helped crown a king of France. The Language of Fire is a lyrical, dark, and moving look at the life of Joan of Arc, who as a teen girl in the fifteenth century commanded an army and helped crown a king of France.
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