Saint Joan
About this book
This classic traces the life of Joan of Arc from the time she appears to her regional governor, her visit to the Dauphin (where she is undeceived by his disguise) to the siege of Orleans, coronation at Rheims, trial and recantation, and culminating with her death at the stake. Followed by the famous epilogue regarding her canonization, Shaw explores the themes of faith, nationalism and Protestantism. Called variously "the greatest play in English since Shakespeare" and "beautiful, engrossing, and at times exalting", Shaw's masterpiece remains as vivid and timely to modern audiences as it was scandalous and incendiary in its premiere in 1923.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 9837 readers · 163 pages · ≈ 3 h 01 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Saint Joan?
About ≈ 3 h 01 m — 163 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Saint Joan?
163 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Saint Joan?
It sits on the Religion, Drama, History shelves.
Is Saint Joan in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Saint Joan?
The main characters include Joan of Arc, Saint (1412-1431), Saint Jeanne d'Arc (1412-1431), Bernard Shaw (1856-1950).
Where does Saint Joan take place?
It is set in France during Charles VII, 1422-1461.
Who wrote Saint Joan?
George Bernard Shaw.
Where can I read Saint Joan online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library