The Merchant of Venice: a Graphic Novel
Candlewick Press · Paperback · May 22, 2008
With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light.
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- Who it’s for
- Elegant art and a succinct adaptation bring Shakespeare’s controversial drama into sharp, modern focus.
- Genres
- YA Classic Adaptation Comics, YA Classics
- Published
- Candlewick Press, May 22, 2008
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With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light. Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio’s heartfelt efforts — and a clever intervention by Portia — will save Antonio from paying Shylock "a pound of flesh."
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Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice.
Drama Reframed
Elegant art and a succinct adaptation bring Shakespeare’s controversial drama into sharp, modern focus.
Come here for
- Shakespearean high drama rendered in contemporary artwork
- A familiar tragedy with a provocative new light
Expect
- A dangerous bargain, heartfelt efforts, and a clever intervention
- Moody atmosphere and the dark beauty of Venice
Where it sits
| YA Classic Adaptation Comics | 98% |
|---|---|
| YA Classics | 87% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Classics
- YA Graphic Novels
- Theater & Musicals for Teens
- Authors
- Gareth Hinds
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- May 22, 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- YA Classics