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Bernard Shaw
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About The Book: George Bernard Shaw, an influential Irish writer and political activist, stands as one of the most prominent dramatists of the 20th century. In 1925, he was honored with the Nobel Prize in Literature. Among his notable works is the play "Saint Joan," which vividly portrays the life of the Maid of Orleans. This play daringly challenges societal norms as Joan defies traditional expectations by refusing to conform to feminine attire and rebelling against orthodox conventions. Shaw presents Joan as a courageous woman who fearlessly confronts a world that is resistant to accepting her, ultimately enduring a tragic fate as a consequence of her audacity. Through his plays, Shaw fearlessly expresses his controversial ideas, and "Saint Joan," written in 1923, delves into the life, death, and canonization of the historical figure Joan of Arc. Joan of Arc, the remarkable warrior saint of the 15th century, devoted her life to liberating France from English occupation. About The Author: George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950), who insisted on being known by his middle name, George, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist, and political activist. His profound impact on Western theatre, culture, and politics spanned from the 1880s until his passing and continued to resonate beyond his lifetime. Shaw's extensive body of work comprises over sixty plays, including renowned works like Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1913), and Saint Joan (1923). His repertoire encompassed contemporary satire and historical allegory, establishing him as the foremost dramatist of his era. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to literature, Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925. Born in Dublin, he relocated to London in 1876, where he faced challenges in establishing himself as a writer and novelist, prompting him to embark on a rigorous journey of self-education. By the mid-1880s, Shaw had earned acclaim as a respected theatre and music critic. A transformative political awakening led him to join the gradualist Fabian Society, where he emerged as its most prominent pamphleteer, using his persuasive skills to advocate for its ideals. CONTENTS: PREFACE ..............................................7 JOAN THE ORIGINAL AND PRESUMPTUOUS ............................................ 7 JOAN AND SOCRATES ......................................................................................... 8 CONTRAST WITH NAPOLEON ......................................................................... 9 WAS JOAN INNOCENT OR GUILTY? ............................................................ 10 JOAN’S GOOD LOOKS ........................................................................................ 12 JOAN’S SOCIAL POSITION ............................................................................... 14 JOAN’S VOICES AND VISIONS ....................................................................... 15 THE EVOLUTIONARY APPETITE ................................................................... 17 THE MERE ICONOGRAPHY DOES NOT MATTER .................................. 19 THE MODERN EDUCATION WHICH JOAN ESCAPED ........................... 20 FAILURES OF THE VOICES .............................................................................. 22 JOAN A GALTONIC VISUALIZER ................................................................... 23 JOAN’S MANLINESS AND MILITARISM ...................................................... 23 WAS JOAN SUICIDAL? ........................................................................................ 26 JOAN SUMMED UP .............................................................................................. 26 JOAN’S IMMATURITY AND IGNORANCE .................................................. 27 THE MAID IN LITERATURE ............................................................................. 29 PROTESTANT MISUNDERSTANDINGS OF THE MIDDLE AGES ........ 32 COMPARATIVE FAIRNESS OF JOAN’S TRIAL ........................................... 33 JOAN NOT TRIED AS A POLITICAL OFFENDER ...................................... 35 THE CHURCH UNCOMPROMISED BY ITS AMENDS ............................ 37 CRUELTY, MODERN AND MEDIEVAL ......................................................... 39 CATHOLIC ANTI-CLERICALISM ....................................................................41 CATHOLICISM NOT YET CATHOLIC ENOUGH ......................................41 THE LAW OF CHANGE IS THE LAW OF GOD ............................................43 CREDULITY, MODERN AND MEDIEVAL ................................................... 44 TOLERATION, MODERN AND MEDIEVAL ................................................. 45 VARIABILITY OF TOLERATION ..................................................................... 47 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN GENIUS AND DISCIPLINE ............................ 48 JOAN AS THEOCRAT ....................................................................................... 50 UNBROKEN SUCCESS ESSENTIAL IN THEOCRACY ............................. 51 MODERN DISTORTIONS OF JOAN’S HISTORY ........................................ 51 HISTORY ALWAYS OUT OF DATE .................................................................. 52 THE REAL JOAN NOT MARVELLOUS ENOUGH FOR US ...................... 53 THE STAGE LIMITS OF HISTORICAL REPRESENTATION .................... 54 A VOID IN THE ELIZABETHAN DRAMA ..................................................... 55 TRAGEDY, NOT MELODRAMA ...................................................................... 56 THE INEVITABLE FLATTERIES OF TRAGEDY .......................................... 57 SOME WELL-MEANT PROPOSALS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PLAY ................................................................................................... 58 THE EPILOGUE .................................................................................................... 59 TO THE CRITICS, LEST THEY SHOULD FEEL IGNORED ............................. 60 SAINT JOAN ..........................................................................................................63 SCENE I ................................................................................................................... 63 SCENE II .................................................................................................................. 77 SCENE III ................................................................................................................ 94 SCENE IV .............................................................................................................. 100 SCENE V ................................................................................................................ 115 SCENE VI .............................................................................................................. 128 EPILOGUE.............................................................159 The Title 'Saint Joan written/authored/edited by Bernard Shaw', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9789356630789 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 174 (Pages). The publisher of this title is GenNext Publication. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Plays. Size of the book is 12.43 x 18.78 cms.
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