In 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.
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ISBN
9781408161906
Publisert
2015
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Vendor
Methuen Drama
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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