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Gr 8-Up These books depict Shakespeares plays through black-and-white paneled storytelling. "Much Ado" is set in Italy during the late 1800s, using Victorian clothing to set the scene. Vieceli uses different styles of manga art with great effect, from chibi or super-deformed characters to show excessive cuteness or childish banter to the dramatic, overflowing tears that exaggerate a characters grief. This play is an excellent choice for adaptation, given its comedic moments and over-the-top emotions, and Appignanesi adapts it beautifully. "King Lear" is more challengin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More