Saint Joan of Arc

Author: (British) George Bernard Shaw
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: Saint Joan is one of George Bernard Shaw's famous plays. Joan of Arc was a renowned national hero of France in the 15th century. She was originally a rural girl. In the 15th century, war broke out between England and France, and the French army suffered repeated defeats, with the entire nation on the brink of disaster. At this time, Joan stepped forward, leading a French army to defeat the English decisively and save France from the brink of extinction. However, Joan did not receive the honor she deserved at the time and was instead suspected by various factions. In the end, the church condemned her as a witch and executed her by fire. This play is based on this historical event. Through witty and personalized language, as well as a dramatic and fluctuating storyline, the author vividly portrays Joan of Arc's heroic image. However, the author does not portray the characters according to a stereotypical heroic model. Instead, he focuses more on Joan's personality as a person. Therefore, in this play, the characters appear rich and believable.