Manga Classics introduces our manga adaptation of Macbeth by William Shakespeare. In this classic and tragic tale, a brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia. Macbeth remains faithfully adapted by Crystal Chan and featured the artwork by artist Julien Choy.
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Manga Classics: Macbeth It is also Known as: Manga Classics - Macbeth, Macbeth
Genres: Drama , Historical , Europe , United Kingdom
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4. Veil
"He", a police officer. happened to meet "her" in the city while on duty.
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Notes:
- Won the Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2009.
- Winner of the 36th Kodansha Manga Award in the General category in 2012.
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