William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope [PBK Reissue]

By Ian Doescher

Star Wars takes on new life in a classic style. This retelling of the beloved story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare is sure to delight fans of the Bard and the Force both

Experience the first installment of Star Wars all over again, now with all the drama and prestige of Shakespearean theater Stunning text lovingly and accurately rendered in the meter and style of the Bard himself includes reimagined dialogue from each character from the movie, stage directions, and plenty of Easter eggs, all alongside twenty gorgeous woodcut illustrations that put an Elizabethan twist on the iconic Star Wars characters.

STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS Twenty woodcut-style illustrations accompany the text, putting a Shakespearean spin on beloved Star Wars characters.

AUTHENTIC METER Shakespeare scholars and Star Wars fans alike will delight in the period-accurate musicality of the text.

EASTER EGGS Hidden nods to both Star Wars and Shakespeare will impress sharp-eyed fans of both

COMPLETE CAST Each character from the film, from Darth Vader to Chewbacca, takes the spotlight with reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DTGJ77Y6
• ISBN13: 9798337401287
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Insight Editions
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.