Utopianism, History, Freedom and Nature: Shaw’s Theory of “Creative Evolution” in Saint Joan

This paper aims to investigate some important elements of the thought George Bernard Shaw, more commonly known as one most famous playwrights twentieth century. Shaw’s philosophy dwells on relationship between man and nature especially concept freedom. Among all his works, it was decided here analyse Saint Joan. In re-imagining historical Joan a heroine in play ideas, Shaw made use facts about Arc Joan’s statements at her trial. Nonetheless, he changes emphasize personal dignity independence by contrast with tyranny institutions. Although departed from background, whitewashed adversaries, condensed episodes biography, sought be true confidence, courage, integrity, common sense. His theatrical presentation is, respects, odds Preface that accompanies published play.