Hinds as director, set designer and writer has expertly abridged the original text while embellishing it with modern sensibilities. I loved this graphic novel adaptation of romeo and juliet. Cleaving to shakespeares words and his dramatic arc, hinds creates another splendid graphic novel, tracing each scene in taut, coherent, and expertly deployed. A montague named romeo attends the party and both romeo and juliet fall in love. It was a joy to work with the text and spend time with these characters. Digitally inked in mangastudio, painted with watercolor. For this week, i was supposed to read a graphic novel for romeo and juliet adapted and illustrated by gareth hinds. As a capulet juliet could not interfere with a montague. Jul 12, 2017 i mentioned in a previous post that ive read another graphic novel by gareth hinds while teaching homers the odyssey. It has been adapted numerous times for stage, film, musical and opera venues. This companion volume to hindss awardwinning adaptation of the odyssey features notes, maps, a cast of characters, and other tools to help readers understand all the action and drama of homers epic. What a great way to introduce people to shakespeare and the romeo and juliet story. This version of romeo and juliet by gareth hinds is a creative take on shakespeares classic tragedy of love.
Oct 03, 20 gareth hinds is the acclaimed creator of the graphic novels the odyssey, beowulf, the merchant of venice, and king lear. I knew the basics of it but never really felt the urge to read it. Gareth hinds is the acclaimed creator of the graphic novels the odyssey, poe, beowulf, macbeth, romeo and juliet, the merchant of venice, and king lear. Download read romeo and juliet 20 by gareth hinds in. Hinds uses the imagery and illustration to include diversity and visuals to better help the reader interpret and understand the story.
Sep 10, 20 gareth hinds is the acclaimed creator of the graphic novels the odyssey, beowulf, the merchant of venice, and king lear. Homers odyssey and works by shakespeare are cited as common core text exemplars. Romeo and juliet shakespeare classics graphic novels. Romeo and juliet shakespeare classics graphic novels 9780763659486. The presentation as a graphic novel really makes it an easy read. The odyssey, the incomparable graphic novelist gareth hinds. The paperback of the romeo and juliet by gareth hinds at barnes. Sep 10, 20 gareth hinds is the creator of criticallyacclaimed graphic novels based on literary classics, including beowulf which publishers weekly called a mixedmedia gem, king lear which booklist named one of the top 10 graphic novels for teens, the merchant of venice which kirkus called the standard that all others will strive to meet for shakespeare adaptation, and the odyssey. Romeo and juliet by gareth hinds is a graphic novel as a take on the original shakespeares romeo and juliet. Download and read books by gareth hinds in pdf, epub, mobi formats for iphone, mac and ipad. Nov 07, 2016 romeo and juliet by gareth hinds is a refreshing spin on the classical tale of romeo and juliet by shakespeare.
The use of pictures in the story made it an easier read. I honestly just dont really care much for the whole romeo and juliet story. Everything is the samethe language, the costumes for the. My graphic novel adaptation underscores the universality of the drama by. One night, romeo sneaks into a party at juliets house, they meet, and fall in love instantly. Nov 06, 2016 romeo and juliet by gareth hinds is a splendid take on the classic shakespearean tale. Sep 10, 20 gareth hindss stylish graphic adaptation of the bards romantic tragedy offers modern touches including a diverse cast that underscores the storys universality. Gareth hinds is currently considered a single author. Gareth hinds is the acclaimed creator of the graphic novels the odyssey, poe, beowulf, macbeth, romeo and juliet, the merchant. Bring ancient and classic literature alive with graphic.
He creates the tension between the two families and the deep conflicted within juliet when her father forbids her to marry romeo. Dont get me wrong, the writing for romeo and juliet is flawless i love it a lot. The graphic format itself demands engagement, and hinds allows every reader to identify by presenting a multitude of ethnicities within the classic time. Nov 07, 2016 we were tasked to read romeo and juliet adapted and illustrated by gareth hinds, and based on the play by william shakespeare. But when romeo and juliet first meet, they dont know theyre from rival families and when they find out, they dont care. Isbn 9780763668075 plot summary romeo and juliet are from feuding families. The most excellent and lamentable tragedy of romeo and juliet.
My thoughts on romeo and juliet the graphic novel by gareth hinds. Romeo and juliet books welcome to walker books australia. Anyone over the age of twelve could probably use this book to get a taste of shakespeare. About romeo and juliet, he says, the gold standard for romantic tragedy, this play features some of the most brilliant rhymed verse ever written. Gareth hinds is the acclaimed creator of the graphic novels the odyssey, beowulf, the merchant of venice, and king lear. Gareth hinds author of romeo and juliet 20 at booksminority. Romeo and juliet by gareth hinds is a graphic novel as a take on the original shakespeares. Gareth hindss stylish graphic adaptation of the bards romantic tragedy offers modern touches including a diverse cast that underscores the storys universality. Through secret meetings romeo and juliet s love grows.
1427 1248 502 1059 274 1305 171 1451 1345 482 1350 1441 673 753 283 302 334 484 792 1275 1181 763 251 1018 1273 232 1163 99 1595 1430 972 850 1183 44 118 1303 438 41 161 258 1326 130 519 166