About this title: This is one of Shaw's most unusual and enduringly popular plays. With "Saint Joan" (1923) Shaw reached the height of his fame and Joan is one of his finest creations; forceful, vital, and rebelling against the values that surround her. The play distils Shaw's views on the subjects of politics, religion and creative evolution.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780140437911ISBN:0140437916
Description: Good. Standard used condition. May have light reading or storage wear. All orders processed within 2 business days. Ships from Foxboro MA. read more
Description: Acceptable. Book is in good reading condition. Cover has wear at edges and corners. Spine has wear at edges. Small tear in bottom edge of the front cover. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 2001-05-01
ISBN-13:9780140437911ISBN:0140437916
Description: Very Good. Save some $$$. Perfectly Good Reading Copy. Shelfwear from storage in box with other books. Collectible 1950 Penguin printing. Great Copy. Ships Lightning Fast. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780140437911ISBN:0140437916
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Date Published: 2001-05-01
ISBN-13:9780140437911ISBN:0140437916
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780140437911ISBN:0140437916
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 192 pages. (192 pages) a play that distils the author's views on the subjects of politics, religion and creative evolution. (Paperback) read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780140437911ISBN:0140437916
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. minor wear. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 163 p. Penguin Classics. Audience: General/trade. read more
"Definitely a classic. Fascinating how Shaw presents Joan's story. Not the most entertaining read (since it's a play) but it would be interesting to see the stage performance version."
"I think I liked Shaw's lengthy 1924 preface at least as much as the play! The preface provides a biography of Joan of Arc, explains Shaw's opinions on similar works, and contributes enormously to the understanding of the short play."
"Unlike most of my friends in our bookclub I really enjoyed the play, but even more than the play I enjoyed Shaw's introduction to the play. Shaw's Joan is very black and white but then again sois every teeneager who has any belief system it may change over time but during those teenage years..... Thank God I'm 50 and don't have to deal with all the drama Opps I teach middle school yes I do deal with the drama every day. Gratefully none of my students want to save France. But back to the play the other characters are definately richer characters in terms of development but I still like Joan's straight forwardness and absolute passion. I realize there is amoment of weakness but I would talk about that one on one in a chat if anyone would like to."
"I wasn't really struck by this play. I leave with no lasting impressions or recommendations for other people to read it. I also discovered that my dislike of Shakespeare in high school was only due to the archaic language and stupid plot lines....seriously.....14 year olds killing themselves over a boyfriend....like we need to give kids that idea.
Anyways, back to my point. I discovered I don't really like the format. It's hard for me to connect and keep track of characters in ways I find easy to do with traditional book format."
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