William Shakespeare's The Merry Rise of Skywalker: Star Wars Part the Ninth by Ian Doescher, Hardcover, 9798886639773 | Buy online at Moby the Great

William Shakespeare's The Merry Rise of Skywalker: Star Wars Part the Ninth

Author: Ian Doescher  

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Summary

The world of Star Wars is always expanding; The Mandalorian series is hugely popular and has recently announced a movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu, set to release in 2026. The most recent trilogy (The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker) has brought in a new generation of Star Wars fans.

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Description

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

Experience the story of The Rise of Skywalker 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 Rey to Palpatine, takes the spotlight with reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.

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About the Author

Ian Doescher has loved Shakespeare since eighth grade and was born 45 days after Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope was released. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his family. Visit him at IanDoescher.com.

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Product Details

Publisher
Insight Editions
Published
25th September 2025
Format
Hardcover
Pages
176
ISBN
9798886639773

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