Bibliograph

The great Gatsby, a graphic novel adaptation, by K. Woodman-Maynard ; based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Type

Label

The great Gatsby, a graphic novel adaptation, by K. Woodman-Maynard ; based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages: 14+Grades: 9-12

Literary Form

novels

Main title

The great Gatsby

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

1150043898

Responsibility statement

by K. Woodman-Maynard ; based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Sub title

a graphic novel adaptation

Summary

From the green light across the bay to the billboard with spectacled eyes, F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 American masterpiece roars to life in K. Woodman-Maynard's exquisite graphic novel--among the first adaptations of the book in this genre. Painted in lush watercolors, the inventive interpretation emphasizes both the extravagance and mystery of the characters, as well as the fluidity of Nick Carraway's unreliable narration. Excerpts from the original text wend through the illustrations, and imagery and metaphors are taken to literal, and often whimsical, extremes, such as when a beautiful partygoer blooms into an orchid and Daisy Buchanan pushes Gatsby across the sky on a cloud. This faithful yet modern adaptation will appeal to fans with deep knowledge of the classic, while the graphic novel format makes it an ideal teaching tool to engage students. With its timeless critique of class, power, and obsession, The Great Gatsby Graphic Novel captures the energy of an era and the enduring resonance of one of the world's most beloved books

Target audience

adolescent

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