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The Tempest

Series: Manga Shakespeare
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Illustrated by leading UK manga artists, this graphic novel reimagines Shakespeare's The Tempest in a visually dynamic style. Prospero, once Duke, is stranded on a remote island with his daughter Miranda. Using his magical powers, he conjures a storm to bring his usurping brother and his allies to the island, unleashing the spirit Ariel to challenge the castaways. Amidst enchantment and strife, the transformative power of love ultimately prevails.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers drawn to classic literature with a fresh, visual interpretation, this manga-style adaptation is suited for fans of Shakespeare, graphic novels, and those discovering timeless stories through contemporary art forms.

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Illustrated by leading UK manga artists, this series feeds into the growing popularity of manga worldwide, and presents Shakespeare's classic works in a highly visual and dynamic form. Shakespeare's tale of fantasy has fascinated audiences for centuries. This the perfect platform for a new generation to fall in love with Shakespeare's genius.

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Illustrated by leading UK manga artists, this series feeds into the growing popularity of manga worldwide, and presents Shakespeare's classic works in a highly visual and dynamic form.

Shakespeare's tale of fantasy has fascinated audiences for centuries and is the perfect platform for a new generation to fall in love with Shakespeare's genius.

In The Tempest, Prospero, robbed of his dukedom, is marooned on a wild island with his daughter Miranda. He uses his magic skills to shipwreck his usurping brother and those who exiled him. Prospero calls forth the spirit Ariel to torment the castaways, but it is the greater power of love that triumphs.

Series: Manga Shakespeare

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780955285622

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Contributors:

  • Original author William Shakespeare
  • Adapted by Richard Appignanesi
  • Illustrated by Paul Duffield
  • Original author William Shakespeare

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 208

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