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King Lear: A Graphic Novel - by Gareth Hinds (Paperback) - 1 of 1

King Lear: A Graphic Novel - by Gareth Hinds (Paperback)

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  • A taut adaptation of Shakespeare's masterwork by Gareth Hinds -- the standard-bearer of graphic-novel retellings of literary classics.
  • 12 Years
  • 11.08" x 7.54" Paperback
  • 128 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Royalty

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About the Book



In a graceful adaptation, Hinds transforms Shakespeare's timeless tale of pride and defiance, loyalty and ambition, betrayal and revenge into a graphic novel, packing it with visual drama and providing accessible notes. Young adult.



Book Synopsis



A taut adaptation of Shakespeare's masterwork by Gareth Hinds -- the standard-bearer of graphic-novel retellings of literary classics.

In a graceful adaptation, Gareth Hinds transforms Shakespeare's timeless tale of pride and defiance, loyalty and ambition, betrayal and revenge into graphic-novel format, packing it with visual drama and providing accessible notes. This artful edition -- like an extraordinary stage performance -- offers a striking new perspective on one of the most powerful and beloved tragedies in the English language. Incorporating excerpts from the bard's own language, Gareth Hinds's inventive format opens the experience of King Lear to students and fans of graphic literature.



Review Quotes




"This is a remarkably rendered and worthwhile treatment of the tragedy." --Kirkus Reviews



About the Author



Gareth Hinds says he sees the graphic novel form as "a perfect bridge between the printed word and theatrical performance." He is currently at work on a graphic novel edition of Homer's The Odyssey. He lives in Massachusetts.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.08 Inches (H) x 7.54 Inches (W) x .47 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.22 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Royalty
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Format: Paperback
Author: Gareth Hinds
Language: English
Street Date: October 13, 2009
TCIN: 1003465833
UPC: 9780763643447
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-7842
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.47 inches length x 7.54 inches width x 11.08 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.22 pounds
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