Hamlet

Hamlet

3.9 (150 ratings)
2020 · English · Hardcover · 2818 editions

Description

In this adaptation, the timeless tale of betrayal, madness, and revenge is reimagined through striking manga visuals that breathe new life into Shakespeare's iconic tragedy. The story centers around Hamlet, the troubled Prince of Denmark, who grapples with the grief of losing his father and the swift remarriage of his mother, Gertrude. These events plunge him into a turmoil that fuels his quest for truth and justice, leading to a confrontation with the ghost of his father, who reveals the dark secrets surrounding his death.

As Hamlet navigates the treacherous waters of intrigue and deception at court, readers witness his descent into madness, his complicated relationships with Ophelia and his friends, and his struggle against the manipulative schemes of those around him. This captivating graphic novel captures the essence of Shakespearean drama, making it accessible and engaging for a new generation, while preserving the depth and complexity of the original narrative.

Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 476 pages
Language English
Published Mar 17, 2020
Publisher Manga Classics
Edition 1
ISBN-10 1947808117
ISBN-13 9781947808119

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Eu me interessei em Hamlet, pq compre um livro do Leandro Karnal que fala sobre a peça num relato pessoal dele. Bem, se vc não está acostumado a ler um livro nesse estilo de leitura (peça teatral), terá uma certa dificuldade para prestar atenção. Nunca tinha lido um livro nesse estilo e encontrei certa dificuldades, mas resolvi persistir e aos poucos fui pegando o jeito. Mas nem tão cedo vou ler outro novamente. Enfim, a história em si é muito boa como todos que leem dizem que é. O Hamlet é de certa forma fala sobre amor, ódio e vingança e como cada personagem encara isso na história.

October 18th 2026

Nota original no Skoob: 4,5/5.

September 11th 2026

I was brought up reading Shakespeare from an early age as my late father was an English teacher and wanted me to be ‘well read’ and Macbeth was one of my favourites as he would sometimes read the parts with me in his Scottish accent. So when I saw that there were Manga versions of the Shakespeare plays I was curious as to how something that’s traditionally told on the stage would come across in this medium.

I loved it.

The artwork is so well done, and the language of William Shakespeare is woven well into the storytelling, I think these books would be perfect for students who were struggling with the more traditional methods of telling the tale of an overly ambitious laird who murders his way onto the Scottish crown. The emotions the characters experience are so vivid thanks to the style of the artwork and helped draw you into this centuries old tale.

These books should be available in every school library and are a fantastic way of telling stories that even after all these years still draw in so many readers or attendees of the plays in. Whether you’re new to the tales or not - I think these are a great read for any age.

August 19th 2026
Mood: haunting · atmospheric