A paradoxical mixture of deep philosophical ideas and a witty parody of adventure novels, Voltaire’s “Philosophical Tales” for the first time showed that the deepest, cardinal questions of existence can be presented in an understandable and fascinating language. Voltaire’s mocking style was brilliantly manifested in “The Virgin of Orleans,” a daring a parody written not for publication. Vivid images of depraved and deceitful clergy hunting for Joan's maiden honor turned the Church-sanctified legend of the immaculate Maid of Orleans into a caustic and merciless satire on the sanctimonious morals of the clergy and the Church. The publishing design has been preserved in pdf A4 format.