Manga Shakespeare: Twelfth Night
Amulet Books (amuletbooks.com)
This is Shakespeare presented in comic book form, in this
case, Japanese manga. Characters are introduced first, followed by a version of
the play told in one continuous story, with no dividing acts, scenes, or stage
directions. Complete speeches are also dispensed with; characters speak
Shakespearean language in excerpts only. Meaning is provided by the graphics,
which does make it easier. However, I
sometimes found the panels a bit chaotic and hard to follow, forcing me to stop
to examine a page more closely. My confusion extended to some of the characters
as well, who tended to look alike. Thank goodness for the plot summary at
the end!
In conclusion, I would say that for teens who struggle
with Shakespeare, the manga versions may be more to their liking.
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