The classic romantic novel Pride and Prejudice was turned into a manga graphic novel. Jane Austen wrote the original novel in 1813.
Manga first originated in Japan. A very popular manga “genre” is Shoujo manga, which focuses on romance and is aimed towards younger women.
Shoujo manga is known for its sweet and wholesome moments and its very iconic art style. The signature art style includes big eyes, flower backgrounds, and sparkle effects.
The company, Manga Classics, adapts classics in literature into manga. Besides Pride and Prejudice, it has transformed other works from William Shakespeare and Mark Twain.
Pride and Prejudice follows the story of stubborn Elizabeth Bennet and proud Mr. Darcy as they face many challenges before finding love.
The manga version allows readers to see the characters’ actions and facial expressions bringing out a new way of enjoying the classic.
The outfits and settings the artist chose to draw were very interesting. Also, it’s easy to see the visions one has when reading the novel translated on the page in the manga novel.
This manga novel is a five out of five. Bringing a classic into a rising media in many countries is an excellent way to keep people engaged.
