The Goddess Of Reason: A Drama In Five Acts

A blazing revival of courage, conviction, and the human cost of revolution The Goddess Of Reason returns to dazzle a new generation. Mary Johnston s drama in five acts plunges readers into the fevered streets and shadowed salons of 18th-century France as ideals collide with desire, power, and betrayal. At once a historical drama and a feminist literature milestone, this French Revolution play dramatizes the struggle of women who dare to shape ideology and destiny amid the mob, the court, and the scaffold. Johnston s keen dialogue and theatrical sweep make this five-act play both an emotional spectacle and a thoughtful meditation on revolutionary themes, conscience, and the price of reason. Long out of print, this edition has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions. Meticulously edited for readability and fidelity to the original text, it brings back one of Mary Johnston s most provocative works for readers, scholars, and collectors. More than a reprint, this release is a collector s item and cultural treasure ideal for fans of classic plays, students of 18th-century France theater, and anyone drawn to women s empowerment drama. Perfect for casual readers discovering historical drama or classic literature collectors seeking a restored Mary Johnston drama, The Goddess Of Reason bridges past and present reminding us that the debates of the French Revolution still echo today. Keywords: The Goddess Of Reason, Mary Johnston drama, five-act play, historical drama, French Revolution play, feminist literature, 18th-century France theater, women's empowerment drama, classic plays, revolutionary themes, Mary Johnston books, drama literature.