"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
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...
"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