Manga Classics: Hamlet

Author: William Shakespeare, Crystal S. Chan and Julien Choy Series: Manga Classics

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Manga Classics proudly introduces this brilliant adaptation of William Shakespeare's incredible tragedy. As it is with our previous releases of Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet is a faithful adaptation containing the entire text of the original play. All Manga Classic titles are produced with lesson plans, teaching guides and leveling for use in the classroom. With each and every Manga Classic, it is our passion and hope that we help the reader connect with the story in a meaningful way. We also feel this is an exciting way to introduce these classic stories to a new reader who may then go back to read the original texts. We hope you enjoy our work.

Hamlet is a tragic story of revenge written by William Shakespeare. Set in Denmark, and originally titled The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, the play tells the story of Prince Hamlet who is ordered by the ghost of his own father to seek revenge on his uncle Claudius.

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Set in Denmark, and originally titled The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, the play tells the story of Prince Hamlet who is ordered by the ghost of his own father to seek revenge on his uncle Claudius. In his hunger to seize the throne, Claudius had murdered Hamlet's father (the king of Denmark) and then went on to marry his deceased brother's widow. Hamlet is Shakespeare's longest play and is considered among the most powerful and influential works of world literature.

Critic Reviews

"Does justice to a theatrical classic... For readers who cannot make it to the theater to see Hamlet performed and for those who struggle to read the original, in particular, this is an accessible and appealing alternative." - Kirkus

About the Author

William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon” His vast body of work includes collaborations, plays, sonnets, and poetry. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Crystal S. Chan is an award-winning author and television screen play writer. She holds a degree in language and literature. Crystal is a huge fan of authors such as Jane Austen and she is equally passionate about Sailor Moon. Her passion for classic literature combined with her love of the comics medium allows her to strike a solid balance between preserving the depth of the original content while adapting the language for a younger generation. Julien Choy has been working in the comic, animation and video game industries for more two decades. His works include the comic version of SNK’s The King of Fighters, and Capcom’s Street Fighter in Asia. Julien is a multi-talented creator who has mastered a wide range of art styles. While he is widely known for his main-stream work, his passion lies with themes of inspiration, parenting, and the environment. He tried makes a special effort to share his positive attitudes with his readers.