William Shakespeare's The Force Doth Awaken: Star Wars Part the Seventh is an non-canon book by Ian Doescher. It was released on October 3, 2017. The book is a satirical retelling of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens written in the style of an Elizabethan-era play, specifically those penned by William Shakespeare.
Publisher's summary[]
Star Wars Episode VII reimagined as a Shakespeare play, complete with Elizabethan verse, Shakespearian monologs, and theatrical stage directions!
As the noble Resistance clashes with the vile First Order, Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Kylo Ren, and BB-8 are pulled into a galaxy-wide drama...in iambic pentameter. Star Wars fans and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike will enjoy the authentic meter, the reimagined movie scenes and dialog, woodcut-style illustrations, and hidden Easter eggs throughout. Chewbacca speaks! Supreme Leader Snoke gives a soliloquy! And the romance of Han Solo and Leia Organa take a tragic turn that Shakespeare would approve of. Fun, funny, and true to the spirit of Lucas films. The story may take place in a galaxy far, far away, but you'll be convinced it was written by the Bard.
Media[]
Editions[]
- ISBN 9781594749858; October 3, 2017; Quirk Books; US hardcover[1]
- ISBN 9781594749865; October 3, 2017; Quirk Books; US eBook[1]
Appearances[]
Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
Sources[]
- See BB-8, Shakespeare-Style, on the Cover of The Force Doth Awaken – First Look! on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Ian Doescher on Singing Rathtars and More in The Force Doth Awaken on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 William Shakespeare's The Force Doth Awaken on Quirk Books's official website (link obsolete; content only found on older version of webpage: backup link)
External links[]
- William Shakespeare's The Force Doth Awaken on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- William Shakespeare's The Force Doth Awaken on Quirk Books's official website (backup link)
- William Shakespeare's The Force Doth Awaken Educators' Guide on Quirk Books's official website (backup link)