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<p><P><b>A taut adaptation of Shakespeare&#8217;s masterwork by Gareth Hinds &#8212; the standard-bearer of graphic-novel retellings of literary classics.</b><P>In a graceful adaptation, Gareth Hinds transforms Shakespeare&#8217;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 &#8212; like an extraordinary stage performance &#8212; offers a striking new perspective on one of the most powerful and beloved tragedies in the English language. Incorporating excerpts from the bard&#8217;s own language, Gareth Hinds&#8217;s inventive format opens the experience of KING LEAR to students and fans of graphic literature.</p><h3>Children's Literature</h3><p>Having impressed readers with his graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy <I>The Merchant of Venice,</I> writer/artist Gareth Hinds tries his hand at tragedy with Shakespeare's <I>King Lear</I>. All the general plot points are covered&#151;irresponsible King Lear tries escaping his duties by splitting his kingdom among his three daughters, but instead disowns virtuous Cordelia and divides his

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Author

adapted and illustrated by Gareth Hinds

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9781893131071

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Crafts & Hobbies, Children'S, Literary Fiction

Rating

4.19 / 5 (47 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14