Sven Stolpe's The Maid of Orleans: The Life and Mysticism of Joan of Arc is a biography that examines the life and spirituality of Jeanne d'Arc, a 15th-century French heroine. The book is known for its in-depth approach, focusing on Jeanne's mystical side and the turbulent historical context of France during her time. Stolpe portrays Jeanne not only as a military leader, but primarily as a mystic. His primary emphasis is on her personal relationship with God and how this spiritual experience shaped her mission and sacrifice. According to Stolpe, Jeanne's greatest achievement was not simply liberating France, but rather her willingness to share Christ's suffering. In doing so, Stolpe shifts the focus from Jeanne's nationalistic perspective to her universal perspective, making her work relevant to modern readers.