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Julius Caesar / by William Shakespeare ; illustrated by H.C. Kiefer.

Kiefer, H. C. (Henry Carl), 1890-1957, artist.; Graphic novelization of (work): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Julius Caesar.; Gilberton Company, publisher.
1950
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Title
Julius Caesar / by William Shakespeare ; illustrated by H.C. Kiefer.
Published
New York : Gilberton Classics, Inc., 1950.
Copyright
©1950
Description
48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Associated name
Kiefer, H. C. (Henry Carl), 1890-1957, artist.
Graphic novelization of (work): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Julius Caesar.
Gilberton Company, publisher.
Series statement
Classics illustrated ; no. 68
Summary
A retelling of Julius Caesar in comic book format, with selections of original dialogue incorporated into the color-illustrated narrative.
Note
Back matter: William Shakespeare, "the Bard of Avon"; Pioneers of science: Blaise Pascal, the mathematical genius; Dog heroes: Tippy, the terrier; Famous operas: Manon, by Jules Massenet.

Ad for Classics illustrated no. 69 inside front cover, and blank subscription form for the Classics Illustrated library inside back cover.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2016. America's Shakespeare.closed
Series
Classics illustrated ; no. 68.
Genre/form
Comic books.
Blank forms.
Place of creation/publication
United States -- New York (State) -- New York. -- publication place.

Call number
Sh.Misc. 1705
Folger-specific note
Publisher's paper wrapper, printed in color. Circular price sticker reading "15 [cents]" affixed to front cover, overlaying printed price.
Folger accession
7.19.51