Saint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht

Saint Joan of the Stockyards

Bertolt Brecht with Frank Jones (Translator)

128 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging informative slow-paced
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"A major Brecht play in an outstanding translation with an expert and up-to-date preface." --Eric Bentley

" . . . a fine translation. . . . Jones has handled Brecht's meters with great skill." --Choice

Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

challenging 57%
dark 57%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
informative 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.55

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