Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw
A Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an Epilogue
This play is a dramatic depiction of the life and trial of Joan of Arc. The narrative follows the young, illiterate peasant girl who claims to hear voices from saints, guiding her to lead France to victory against England in the Hundred Years' War. Her success on the battlefield eventually leads to her capture and trial for heresy. The play explores themes of individualism, faith, and the corruption of institutions.
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- Published
- 1923
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 160-200
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- St Joan
- St. Joan
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- 20th on The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020) (Broadway World)
- 54th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
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