This event has been postponed, we are actively working to find a new date and time to host this talk. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

This talk will consider how Mark Twain, author of beloved American classic novels, came to write a novel about the historical figure Joan of Arc. It will show some of his deep affection for Joan of Arc, and his personal outrage at the way she was treated during her trial and imprisonment.

The talk will begin with a short documentary film about Twain’s writing of the novel.

Dr. Linda Morris is the winner of the 2020 UC Davis Distinguished Emerita Professorship Award. Retiring for the Department of English in 2005, Dr. Morris has continued her scholarly work and brings great honor to UC Davis for this and her active contributions to her local community. More on her recent award here: https://emeritiassociation.ucdavis.edu/awards-and-recognition/distinguished-emeritusa-award

*Brainfood Talks are sponsored jointly by the UC Davis Emeriti Association and the UC Davis Retirees Association. Bring your own brown-bag lunch at 11:30 and mingle as you eat. The associations provide coffee, tea, and cookies. Program begins at noon, with time for questions and answers. Parking on campus with RT permit.