William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back: Star Wars Part The Fifth

William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back: Star Wars Part The Fifth

The Empire Strikes Back takes on new life in a classic style, retelling the beloved Star Wars story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare. Fans of both the Bard and the Force are sure to be delighted!

Experience the drama and prestige of Shakespearean theater as you relive the story of The Empire Strikes Back. The text is lovingly and accurately rendered in the meter and style of Shakespeare himself, with reimagined dialogue from each character, stage directions, and plenty of Easter eggs to discover. The twenty gorgeous woodcut illustrations add an Elizabethan twist to the iconic Star Wars characters.

Stunning Illustrations: Twenty woodcut-style illustrations give a Shakespearean spin to beloved Star Wars characters.
Authentic Meter: Shakespeare scholars and Star Wars fans will appreciate the period-accurate musicality of the text.
Easter Eggs: Hidden nods to both Star Wars and Shakespeare will impress sharp-eyed fans.
Complete Cast: Each character from the film, from Yoda to Lando Calrissian, has reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.