Charles Sumner: “A woman, inspired by Christian genius, enters the lists, like another…”

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A woman, inspired by Christian genius, enters the lists, like another Joan of Arc, and with marvellous power sweeps the popular heart.

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Here, Sumner draws a parallel between a woman fighting for freedom and the legendary Joan of Arc.

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Charles Sumner: “A woman, inspired by Christian genius, enters the lists, like another Joan of Arc, and with marvellous power sweeps the…”