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Classics Illustrated #05: Hamlet

by William Shakespeare, Steven Grant (Adapter), Tom Mandrake (Illustrator)

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William Shakespeare'sHamlet is one of the most revered and loved plays of all time. The story of a young man who strives to avenge his father's death has been performed and read constantly ever since it first debuted at London's Globe Theatre over four hundred years ago. Madness, family, and revenge are only a handful of the universal themes found in this tale that still hold great meaning to us today. Artist Tom Mandrake's art combined with Steven Grant's adaptation truly realizes the dark nature of this story. Each character from Laertes to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern is recreated in this adaptation in a truly unique form, making it a wonderful graphic novel for readers old and young alike.… (more)
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Shakespeare, WilliamAuthorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Grant, StevenAdaptermain authorall editionsconfirmed
Mandrake, TomIllustratormain authorall editionsconfirmed
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This is an adaptation. Please do not combine this Graphic Novel with the original book. This is the First 1990's version. Do not combine with other versions.
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William Shakespeare'sHamlet is one of the most revered and loved plays of all time. The story of a young man who strives to avenge his father's death has been performed and read constantly ever since it first debuted at London's Globe Theatre over four hundred years ago. Madness, family, and revenge are only a handful of the universal themes found in this tale that still hold great meaning to us today. Artist Tom Mandrake's art combined with Steven Grant's adaptation truly realizes the dark nature of this story. Each character from Laertes to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern is recreated in this adaptation in a truly unique form, making it a wonderful graphic novel for readers old and young alike.

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