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First published in the 1950s, this modern masterpiece is Lawrence Durrell's translation and adaptation of Emmanuel Royidis's classic "Papissa Joanna"--the story of history's only female pope. The story's source is a ninth-century legend: a girl disguised as a monk makes her way... Read Full Overview

In this brilliant adaptation of a novel by the 19th century Greek author Emmanuel Royidis, Lawrence Durrell traces the remarkable history of a young woman who travelled across Europe in the ninth century disguised as a monk, acquired great learning, and ruled over Christendom... Read Full Overview

First published in the 1950s, this modern masterpiece is Lawrence Durrell's translation and adaptation of Emmanuel Royidis's classic "Papissa Joanna"--the story of history's only female pope. The story's source is a ninth-century legend: a girl disguised as a monk makes her way... Read Full Overview

First published in the 1950s, this modern masterpiece is Lawrence Durrell's translation and adaptation of Emmanuel Royidis's classic "Papissa Joanna"--the story of history's only female pope. The story's source is a ninth-century legend: a girl disguised as a monk makes her way... Read Full Overview

First published in the 1950s, this modern masterpiece is Lawrence Durrell's translation and adaptation of Emmanuel Royidis's classic "Papissa Joanna"--the story of history's only female pope. The story's source is a ninth-century legend: a girl disguised as a monk makes her way... Read Full Overview

Pope Joan: A Historical Study is a book written by Emmanuel Rhoidis that delves into the controversial legend of Pope Joan, a female pope who allegedly reigned in the 9th century. Rhoidis approaches the story from a historical perspective, examining the various accounts and theories... Read Full Overview

Pope Joan: A Historical Study by Emmanuel Rhoidis is a book that explores the controversial legend of a female pope who allegedly reigned over the Catholic Church in the 9th century. The book provides a detailed historical analysis of the evidence surrounding the story of Pope... Read Full Overview

Pope Joan: A Historical Study by Emmanuel Rhoidis is a book that explores the legend of Pope Joan, a woman who is said to have disguised herself as a man and become the first and only female pope in history. The book delves into the historical evidence and the various accounts... Read Full Overview

Pope Joan: A Historical Study is a book written by Emmanuel Rhoidis that explores the legend of Pope Joan, a woman who, according to popular belief, disguised herself as a man and became pope in the 9th century. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical evidence... Read Full Overview