Immerse yourself in a galaxy far, far away with a Shakespearean twist! Presenting William Shakespeare's Star Wars Trilogy: The Royal Imperial Boxed Set. This enchanting collection reimagines the epic Star Wars saga in the classic style of the Bard himself, blending iconic characters and thrilling adventures with the rich language and poetic flair of William Shakespeare.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this beautifully designed boxed set includes "Verily, A New Hope," "The Empire Striketh Back," and "The Jedi Doth Return." Each volume features stunning illustrations, authentic Elizabethan dialogue, and the timeless drama of the original films, making it a must-have for fans of Star Wars and Shakespeare alike.
Perfect for collectors, literature enthusiasts, and Star Wars aficionados, this Royal Imperial Boxed Set is a unique addition to any bookshelf. Whether you're exploring the dark side with Darth Vader or joining the Rebel Alliance with Luke Skywalker, this trilogy promises a delightful fusion of sci-fi and classical literature that will captivate and entertain.
Authentic meter, stage directions, reimagined movie scenes and dialogue, and hidden Easter eggs throughout will entertain and impress fans of Star Wars and Shakespeare alike. Every scene and character from the film appears in the play, along with twenty woodcut-style illustrations that depict an Elizabethan version of the Star Wars galaxy.
- Hardcover : 520 pages
IAN DOESCHER has loved Shakespeare since eighth grade and was born 45 days after Star Wars Episode IV was released. He has a B.A. in Music from Yale University, a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in Ethics from Union Theological Seminary. Ian lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two sons.
"As Shakespeare would say, you might think, this be madness, yet there is a method in 't."—Newsday
"...a quirky addition to the genre-busting canon..."—Entertainment Weekly
"..another smart tribute fans will enjoy."—The Star-Ledger
"Doescher’s pseudo-Shakespearean language is absolutely dead-on; this is one of the best-written Shakespeare parodies created for this audience and it is absolutely laugh-out-loud funny for those familiar with both The Bard and Star Wars." --School Library Journal