Copyright Date:
2013
Edition Date:
2013
Release Date:
08/13/13
Illustrator:
Naresh Kumar,
Pages:
105 pages
ISBN:
93-8074-180-4
ISBN 13:
978-93-8074-180-2
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2013498916
Dimensions:
26 cm.
Subject Heading:
Caesar, Julius. Assassination. Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.
Brutus, Marcus Junius,. 85 B.C.?-42 B.C. Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.
Conspiracies. Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.
Assassins. Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.
Rome. History. Civil War, 43-31 B.C. Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2013)
Gr 9 Up-This book is a retelling of a retelling, the reality of history filtered through the prism of Shakespeare and then refiltered through this adaptation. When sharing this story with students, it is especially important to clarify what is fact and what is fiction, which this book does not do well. There is no mention at the beginning of the book that Shakespeare's play was a fictionalized version of real events, and the "After the Curtain Fell" addendum refers to what happens next to the characters, rather than to the actual people those characters were based on. In addition, Julius Caesar , while a well-known play, requires readers to know more information ahead of time to follow the convoluted plot, and this book lacks an introduction or enough helpful footnotes. The cover artwork is both striking and visually appealing; in fact, it is one of the best things about this book. Unfortunately, the interior illustrations, while colorful and realistic, sometimes have a peculiar overuse of shading that might distract readers. The ideal audience for this book would be teens who understand the historical background of the play but who would have an easier time reading a shorter version; the language used is close or identical to the original. Andrea Lipinski, New York Public Library
Rome, 44BC, the great general Julius Caesar arrives home from war as the sole ruler of Rome. The citizens cheer the conquering hero, but not all are pleased to see him return. Many fear that with nobody to oppose him, this military genius will become a cruel dictator. A conspiracy takes shape that ensnares the proud Brutus, one of Caesar's most trusted allies, in an assassination plot that will change the course of history.
What is most important, Shakespeare asks, loyalty to your leaders or to your country? Can good ever come of evil actions, and are those who speak of freedom always trustworthy?
Now imagined as a thrilling graphic adventure, William Shakespeare's classic retelling of actual historical events is revealed as a timeless political thriller - a bloody saga of friendships betrayed, alliances destroyed, and a nation torn apart by civil war.