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Rebellion and conviction in medieval France.
Dive into "Saint Joan" to witness history reimagined with Shaw's sharp wit and potent critique of society. Shaw avoids romanticizing Joan of Arc, instead providing a thought-provoking exploration of personal belief clashing with political structures. As a reader, you'll be transported to a volatile era but will find the themes strikingly relevant today. Joan's fiery spirit will resonate if you appreciate strong, complex heroines and the indomitable human spirit.
- Audie Award for Audio Drama (2011)
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ISBN: 9780713679960
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Date of Publication: 2008-08-29
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 9253 readers)
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Rebellion and conviction in medieval France.
Dive into "Saint Joan" to witness history reimagined with Shaw's sharp wit and potent critique of society. Shaw avoids romanticizing Joan of Arc, instead providing a thought-provoking exploration of personal belief clashing with political structures. As a reader, you'll be transported to a volatile era but will find the themes strikingly relevant today. Joan's fiery spirit will resonate if you appreciate strong, complex heroines and the indomitable human spirit.
- Audie Award for Audio Drama (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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