Why King Lear? Lear is generally considered to be one of Shakespeare’s greatest masterpieces. The text is mainly based on the 1608 Quarto, and is condensed to about half the original material.Ĭandlewick Press Edition 2009 – 128pp., full color, oversize – ORDER A SIGNED COPYįor more samples see Amazon’s “Look Inside” My adaptation features loose, flowing page layouts, often without panel borders, and the setting is a melange of historical periods and styles. With a raging storm as a backdrop, Shakespeare explores themes of truth, loyalty, anger, madness, ambition, justice, and rebellion in this, one of his greatest tragedies.
When an old king tries to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, he unleashes a power struggle that will tear his family and the kingdom apart.
Named one of the 10 best graphic novels of 2008 for youth by Booklist!
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