Julius Caesar
By: based on the play by William Shakespeare ; adapted by Richard Appignanesi ; illustrated by Mustashrik Mahbub
Contributors: Mahbub, Mustashrik; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Series: Manga Shakespeare
Publisher: Self Made Hero
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780955285653
Subjects: Comic books, strips; Conspiracies; Assassins; History; Adaptations
Description: "BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH," warns a soothsayer in Shakespeare's classic portrayal of noble ideals turned to bloodshed. Caesar, grown arrogant on military victory, assumes the people will acclaim his dictatorship. But the staunch republicans Brutus and Cassius conspire to assassinate him. Civil war follows, as Antony and Octavius seek revenge. This manga recreations of Shakespeare's text transfers the action from ancient Rome to a futuristic city-state, once again facing tyranny after its prolonged struggles to establish a democracy. Julius Caesar is part of Manga Shakespeare, a series of graphic novel adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays. Drawing inspiration from trend-setting Japan and using Shakespeare's original texts, this series - adapted by Richard Appignanesi and illustrated by leading manga artists - brings to life the great Bard's words for students, Shakespeare enthusiasts and manga fans.