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Manga Shakespeare: Othello

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Manga Shakespeare: Othello

Fiction | Play | YA | Published in 2008

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William Shakespeare

Manga Shakespeare: Othello

Fiction | Play | YA | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Japan • 2010s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

NP420L

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Super Short Summary

Manga Shakespeare: Othello adapts William Shakespeare's classic play into a manga format. The story follows a skilled military leader, Othello, whose life unravels due to jealousy, manipulation, and betrayal. The adaptation retains the play's core themes and character dynamics, presenting them with illustrated visuals that engage readers in this dramatic tale.

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

274 ratings

50%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Manga Shakespeare: Othello creatively adapts the classic play by blending Shakespearean dialogue with dynamic manga visuals. The artwork enhances accessibility for new readers, especially younger audiences. However, purists may find the condensed narrative lacking in depth. Overall, it's an innovative approach that succeeds in engaging a diverse readership.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Manga Shakespeare: Othello?

Fans of Manga Shakespeare: Othello will likely enjoy a unique blend of classic literature and modern art. Similar to readers of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith, they appreciate creative reinterpretations of traditional stories, and enjoy visual storytelling alongside classic narrative.

4.0

274 ratings

50%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Japan • 2010s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

NP420L

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