“When virtue is pictured as innocence and innocence equated with childlikeness, the implication is obviously that knowledge and experience are no longer media of goodness, but have become in themselves contaminating. This is a very despairing outlook, in its way as black as Augustine's original sin, for it supposes that original goodness will in all likelihood be defiled...It surrenders the attempt to represent virtue in a mature phase.”
Quote by Marina Warner
Work
Joan of Arc: The Image of Female Heroism
This book delves into the historical figure of Joan of Arc, examining her role as a national and religious icon, and the ways in which she has been depicted as a heroic figure throughout history. more
Author
Marina Warner
Marina Warner is a renowned British novelist known for her unique literary style and in-depth research into mythology and folklore. Her works often blend history, culture, and personal narrative, exploring themes of gender, identity, and memory. more
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