Synopsis
Rome, 44BC, the great general Julius Caesar arrives home from war as the sole ruler of Rome. The citizens cheer the conquering hero, but not all are pleased to see him return. Many fear that with nobody to oppose him, this military genius will become a cruel dictator. A conspiracy takes shape that ensnares the noble Brutus, one of Caesar's most trusted allies, in an assassination plot that will change the course of history. What is most important, Shakespeare asks, loyalty to your leaders or to your country? Can good ever come of evil actions, and are those who speak of freedom always trustworthy?One of Shakespeare's most powerful dramas is brought to life in this stunning Campfire adaptation. Using Shakespeare's authentic text, this book is a must for all students of the Bard, making his works accessible to all. Julius Caesar follows Campfire's adaptations of Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, the Merchant of Venice and The Tempest as English literature's greatest works are given the full graphic novel treatment. All students of Shakespeare's works will benefit from this book as the play comes to life before your very eyes.
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Revue de presse
Most of us would agree that deciding on which genre will really click in the graphic novel medium takes a lot of thought and redefining classic literature into this format can be extremely difficult, especially when you have to keep in mind the taste of today s readers. But, Campfire Graphic Novels manage to do this again and again, bringing out a whole library of gripping reads with the very latest one being William Shakespeare s Julius Caesar , a 112 page graphic novel. The book witnessed a big launch in the presence of comic lovers at Comic Con Bangalore this June. The publisher s previous launch was their graphic biography Mother Teresa Angel of the Slums which was released at Comic Con Delhi.The action in Julius Caesar takes place just after Julius returns victorious to Rome after fighting a civil war against Pompey the Great. Now he has become a dictator and many people in government fear that this will be the end of the Republic. Some are moved by jealousy, others by a genuine love of their country. A conspiracy takes place to assassinate Caesar, led by several senate members including Caesar s great friend Brutus. Brutus loves Caesar but he loves Rome more and fears that absolute power will corrupt Caesar and turn him into a tyrant. After the murder, Caesar s right hand man Mark Antony pretends he sympathises with the plotters, so that they will allow him to speak at Caesar s funeral and it is here that we are treated to one of Shakespeare s most powerful speeches; Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears... His countrymen do lend him their ears and he turns the people against the plotters. Together with Caesar s heir, Octavius, he sets about hunting down the plotters and a mighty battle takes place between the forces of Brutus and those of Antony and Octavius. Julius Caesar might be set in ancient Rome but really it is a timeless political thriller, full of action and adventure. --Animation Express
Biographie de l'auteur
William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Warwickshire, England. His most well-known works such as Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth thrive on the weaknesses of human emotions. Although he died in 1616, Shakespeare's enduring popularity shows no sign of weakening. His work is constantly performed on stage around the world, along with numerous television adaptations and popular Hollywood movies. From an early age, Dan Whitehead was obsessed with films, comics and video games. After taking English Literature and Theatre Studies at college, he began life as a professional writer in 1991. He has since written for movie magazines, children's comics and Guinness World Records, and is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. He has previously adapted Jason and the Argonauts as a graphic novel for Campfire. He lives in England with his wife and children. Naresh Kumar is a resident of New Delhi, India and describes himself as a seeker who is continuously trying to learn as much as he can. He looks upon his art as an expression of his curiosity towards the world.His work features in a number of Campfire graphic novels, including Martin Luther King JR: Let Freedom Ring, Frankenstein and Robinson Crusoe.
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