Back in 1999, before shed jotted down any notes about ophelia, her time at osu was coming to a. Lisa klein s ophelia is a tightlywritten, pacey and lively spinoff of hamlet in novel form, as told from you guessed it ophelia s perspective. A rowdy, motherless girl, she grows up at elsinore castle to become the. Ophelia now a major motion picture if you think you know ophelia and hamlets story, think again. Jun 08, 2016 lisa klein bloomsbury usa childrens release date. However, about two thirds into the book, the storyline dragged on and was a little unrelated to the original story and somewhat strange. Well id known about the book reviving ophelia at the time, but i did want to give young readers a view of how a woman could, a young woman, in shakespeares time, might be able to negotiate the constraints of her society. Lisa kleins ophelia is a tightlywritten, pacey and lively spinoff of hamlet in novel form, as told from you guessed it ophelias perspective. Read ophelia, by lisa klein online on bookmate now a major motion picture. Based on shakespeares hamlet, it asks questions such as. Dissatisfied with the original portrayal of shakespeares ophelia, she crafted a modern retelling of the classic tragedy. Earlier this month, word broke on the entertainment wires that daisy ridley and naomi watts were in negotiations to star in a movie project based on lisa kleins ya novel ophelia, a story written from the viewpoint of one of most tragic of shakespeares female characters. Clintonvilles lisa klein thrilled to see her novel. When columbus author lisa klein published her first novel, ophelia, a reimagining of shakespeares hamlet from the point of view of the young princes beautiful lover who, in the play, goes mad and drowns herself, she never imagined the book would become a major motion picture.
Ophelia is a strongwilled and beautiful young woman living in the often treacherous world of court intrigue. I think ive probably always been a writer, but i was an academic before i was a novelist, said klein. Klein was born to a biologist mother and a newspaperman father in peoria, illinois. I liked klein s twist on ophelia s story, but i felt it should have ended when ophelia had succeeded in her. I strove to create an ophelia that was realistic for the time. Smart, ambitious, and beautiful, ophelia grows up at elsinore castle and eventually catches prince hamlets eye. Sharp and literary, dark and romantic, this dramatic story holds readers in its grip until the final, heartrending scenemore. Ophelia is a standalone novel by lisa klein, reimaging shakespeare. She isnt counting on having another book turned into a film, though. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. On the eve of the films theatrical release, we talk to lisa klein about her book and its heroine. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ophelia.
Clintonvilles lisa klein thrilled to see her novel ophelia. When she first speaks to hamlet, ophelia is a 10yearold ragged tomboy tagging along after her brother, laertes. If you think you know ophelia and hamlets story, think again a spellbinding tale of love, murder, and revenge voyaas. When murder and mayhem erupts in denmark, ophelia must choose between her secret love or saving her own life. Klein wrote four more youngadult novels after ophelia, and she now is working on her first adult novel. She was an assistant professor of english at the ohio state university for eight years but left when she was denied tenure. Ophelia takes center stage in this dark, romantic hamlet retelling. She has taken one of shakespeares famous plays and written a tale that is a little more user friendly in todays world. Ophelia is born in the year 1585 in the village of. The original storyline has been changed in order to accommodate this plot, so in this version ophelia doesnt go. Lisa klein offers us a different perspective on the undeveloped shakespearean character. A rowdy, motherless girl, she grows up at elsinore castle to become the queens ladyinwaiting. Ophelia by lisa klein 2008, paperback for sale online ebay. For the most part shunned and used by her father and brother, the once tomboyish and willful ophelia shakespeares tragedy, hamlet, is.
Jan 20, 2018 headphone users beware all of my socials twitter. Add castles, adventure, romance, murder and fleeing for ones life, and you have an amazing story. Ophelia is a character that is full of such raw human emotion, and thats really what drew me in. To read this book, upload an epub or fb2 file to bookmate. Based on the novel by lisa klein, the film follows the story of hamlet from ophelia s perspective. Free download or read online ophelia pdf epub book. Nov 16, 2015 ophelia by lisa klein in doc, epub, rtf download e book.
Ya author, ophelia, two girls of gettysburg, lady macbeths daughter, cate of the lost colony, and love disguised. The novel was adapted to film in 2018, starring daisy ridley, naomi watts. Daisy ridley will star in local author lisa kleins big movie. Lisa was a professor of english before embarking on her career writing books for young readers.
In a surprising twist, she devises a plan to escape from elsinore once and for all with one very dangerous secret. She turned to writing afterwards, publishing such books as two girls of. Lisa kleins ophelia tells the story of a young woman falling in love, searching for her place in the world, and finding the strength to survive. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Ophelia knows gertrude intimately and offers a peek into the mind of the woman who married her husbands brother. Lisa klein is an american author best known for the rewriting of popular shakespearean works into lady macbeths daughter, and ophelia among several young adult titles. Ophelias story emanates from the shakespearian play hamlet. Ophelia is a 2018 britishamerican romantic drama film directed by claire mccarthy and written by semi chellas about the character of the same name from william shakespeares play hamlet. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. The first edition of the novel was published in october 31st 2006, and was written by lisa m. Plot summary this story is an authors rendering of shakespeares hamlet, told through ophelias eyes. Lisa klein is the author of lady macbeths daughter, two girls of gettysburg, and ophelia.
The plot begins years before hamlets timeline and ends years after, allowing for ophelia s character to be drawn out much more fully from shakespeares sketchy and puzzling portrayal. Hanawalt public lecture with lisa klein this event has been postponed until a later date. Adele geras enjoys lisa kleins ophelia, a more cheerful rewrite of the eponymous characters story. A former professor of english, she lives in ohio with her family. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 328 pages and is available in hardcover format. Klein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Publishers weekly klein vividly portrays time and place in descriptive prose, rich with historical details and archaic flavor. In this reimagining of shakespeares famous tragedy, it is ophelia who takes center stage. She plans a dangerous escape and becomes the hero of her own story. Without giving anything away, in this book, ophelia is vivacious and very intelligent, almost shrewd. Written by lisa klein, audiobook narrated by cassandra campbell. Lisa klein is an american author known for her shakesperean works including ophelia and lady macbeths daughter. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Born of tragedy, as her mother died, she is brought up with her father, polonius, and her brother beyond the palace walls. This is the premise of ophelia, the young adult novel by columbus author lisa klein. She lives in columbus, ohio, with her husband and two sons dave klein and adam reed. Jun 25, 2019 daisy ridley stars in a new film adaptation of the shakespearebased novel, premiering this weekend.
This is what might have happened to ophelia if she had survived. Dec 26, 2007 lisa klein has done an incredible job with ophelia. Ophelia must choose between her love for hamlet and her own life. The plot begins years before hamlets timeline and ends years after, allowing for ophelias character to be drawn out much more fully from shakespeares sketchy and puzzling portrayal. Voya as ambitious and witty as she is beautiful, ophelia is quick to catch the eye of the captivating prince hamlet. When she catches the attention of prince hamlet, their love blossoms in secret. For the most part, klein sustains a credible, period style. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. Sharp and literary, dark and romantic, this dramatic story holds readers in its grip until the final, heartrending scene.
This novel is what is sometimes called a hypothetical. Lisa klein has done an incredible job with ophelia. She turned to writing afterwards, publishing such books as two girls of gettysburg and cate of the lost colony, based on the tale of the roanoke colony. Jun 29, 2019 more than a decade after she wrote her debut book, ophelia, columbus author lisa klein is excited about finally seeing it come back to life on film.
Weaving fact with fiction, klein s novel plays up her own shakespearean wit and takes full advantage of her extensive knowledge of his life and plays. Seven questions for ophelia author lisa klein news. Ophelia by lisa klein is a ya retelling of hamlet and is told in the voice of ophelia. Lisa klein is the author of ophelia, two girls of gettysburg, lady macbeths daughter, cate of the lost colony, and love disguised.