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OverviewIn this version of the story of Joan of Arc, Brecht transforms her into 'Joan Dark', a member of the 'Black Straw Hats' (a Salvation Army-like group) in twentieth century Chicago. The play charts Joan's battle with Pierpont Mauler, the unctuous owner of a meat-packing plant. Like her predecessor, Joan is a doomed woman, a martyr and (initially, at least) an innocent in a world of strike-breakers, fat cats, and penniless workers. Like many of Brecht's plays it is laced with humor and songs as part of its epic dramaturgical structure. The play, which was never staged in Brecht's lifetime, is published here with a new translation, a full introduction and Brecht's own notes on the text. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bertolt Brecht , Ralph Manheim , John WillettPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Methuen Drama Edition: New Edition - New ed Dimensions: Width: 12.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 18.60cm Weight: 0.190kg ISBN: 9780413653307ISBN 10: 0413653307 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 13 May 1991 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews<p> At last--the definitive translations of one of the 20th century's most influential playwrights...Far superior to the competition. -- Theatre Journal At last--the definitive translations of one of the 20th century's most influential playwrights...Far superior to the competition. -- Theatre Journal Author InformationBertolt Brecht (1898-1956) is acknowledged as one of the great dramatists whose work has had a considerable influence on the theatre. His landmark plays include Mother Courage and Her Children, The Threepenny Opera, Life of Galileo, and The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |