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Jan 1, 2001 · Now in this riveting novel, Donna Woolfolk Cross paints a sweeping portrait of an unforgettable heroine who struggles against restrictions her soul cannot accept. Brilliant and talented, young Joan rebels against medieval social strictures forbidding women to learn.
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- Donna Woolfolk Cross
Jun 9, 2009 · “Pope Joan” is a fictional account based on the legend of a woman who served as pope under the guise of a man in the mid-ninth century. The book follows Joan’s entire life, from birth until death, and in a way serves as a tour of the early Middle Ages from a distinctly feminist point of view.
- Donna Woolfolk Cross
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- Broadway Books
Pope Joan is a 1996 novel by American writer Donna Woolfolk Cross. It is based on the medieval legend of Pope Joan. For the most part this novel is the story of a young woman, whose desire to gain more knowledge compels her to dress up as a man, who (due to events beyond her control) eventually rises to become the pope.
Jan 1, 1996 · For a thousand years men have denied her existence--Pope Joan, the woman who disguised herself as a man and rose to rule Christianity for two years. Now this compelling novel animates the legend with a portrait of an unforgettable woman who struggles against restrictions her soul cannot accept.
The bestselling historical novel about the legendary woman who became pope in the Dark Ages. Learn more about the book, the movie, the audio book, and the author.
The novel explores the extraordinary life of an independent, intelligent and courageous woman who overcomes oppression and ascends to the highest level of religious power. . . . Cross’ masterful use of anticipation, as well as the sweeping historical landscape of the story, keep Pope Joan intriguing. . . .
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Learn about the legend of Pope Joan, the only woman who ruled Christianity in the 9th century, in this historical novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross. Explore the synopsis, FAQs, excerpts, and purchase options of this riveting and controversial book.
