The Lark
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Jean Anouilh, adapted by Lillian Hellman, Anouilh, Jean, Hellman, Lillian
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Paul Camster
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A different aspect of the life of Joan of Arc.
The translations are by Christopher Fry-who wrote The Brontes of Haworth, the YorkshireTV series featuring Emily Bronte`s life, and Lillian Hellman. The latter version of The Lark is a reminder that she features in the Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgrave movie Julia—set in the troubled period before WW2 when both Julia in the film and a main character in my book face the bad side of Fascism.
Her radical view of religion and belief that a seemingly invincible foe could be beaten was important in convincing the—mainly female followers…
From Paul's list on females overcome evil opponents to save the world.
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