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A Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an Epilogue

A Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an Epilogue

Shaw, Bernard

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ISBN10: 1025555856
ISBN13: 9781025555850
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an Epilogue is one of Bernard Shaw's most celebrated dramatic achievements, masterfully depicting the life, trial, and legacy of Joan of Arc. Set during the Hundred Years' War, the play traces Joan's extraordinary journey from a visionary peasant girl to the leader of the French army, and ultimately to her tragic end at the stake. Shaw explores complex themes of nationalism, individual conscience, and the inevitable conflict between the inspired individual and established institutional powers-both political and ecclesiastical.

The play is structured as a series of historical vignettes that capture the political tensions of the 15th century while reflecting on the modern concepts of sainthood and martyrdom. Shaw's portrayal of Joan is neither a simple victim nor a traditional romantic hero; instead, she is presented as a rationalist and a nationalist whose clarity of purpose challenges the feudal and clerical systems of her time. With its blend of historical inquiry and philosophical debate, A Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an Epilogue remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature and a profound meditation on the nature of faith and authority.

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