Abstract
In the sixteenth century the Parisian theologician Valerand de la Varenne published a Latin epic of four books concerning the life and the passion of Joan of Arc. A thorough analysis of the prose and poetic sources used by the author demonstrates that Valerand has not only imitated the classical Roman poets, but also is considerably imbued with the Christian Latin poetry of late antiquity. Further the theological arguments about women participating in war show the influence of different historiographical works, especially the examples collected by Valerius Maximus. The examination of the sources reveals that the editions, though probably printed within the poet's lifetime, contain textual corruption.
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