
Macbeth Graphic Novel
Russell Punter(Author)
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published on 6. August 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-1-4749-4812-8 (ISBN)
Description
Shakespeare's plays are part of our cultural heritage - every child is sure to come across at least one during their school life, and it's quite likely to be Macbeth. This accessible version of the story is told in picture strip to help both children and adults unravel the complexities of Shakespeare's language and plot. A well-crafted book which will provide a solid base for watching or studying the play.
Reviews / Votes
No doubt Macbeth is my favourite of Shakespeare's plays and this graphic version has great appeal across ages from around ten to mid-secondary with its vibrant comic strip illustrations and updated language.This is probably the most successful graphic adaptation of the Bard's plays I've seen and for the purists there are some original lines included, italicised for easy recognition, a brief introduction including the cast of main characters and a mini-essay to conclude with factual information about both the playwright and the history of Macbeth.
All in all, either as an addition to your graphic collection or as one to share with your English literature teachers, this one ticks all the boxes. -- Sue Warren * https://losangzopa.wordpress.com/2020/09/27/graphically-shakespeare/ *
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 to 13 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
381 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4749-4812-8 (9781474948128)
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Persons
Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.