A Contract with God
- 179pages
- 7 heures de lecture
A gorgeous, collectible hardcover edition of Will Eisner's pioneering graphic novel to celebrate the author's 100th birthday.
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Cette trilogie de romans graphiques explore le spectre des émotions humaines et des expériences de vie. Se déroulant dans un quartier légendaire et mythique, les histoires tissent des récits de joie, d'exubérance, de tragédie et de drame. C'est une exploration profonde de la condition humaine présentée à travers une narration visuelle puissante. La série est célébrée comme une œuvre fondatrice qui a redéfini la forme d'art du roman graphique.
Ordre de lecture recommandé
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The Will Eisner Library: A Life Force
- 139pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Master of the Comics medium Will Eisner offers more of his imagination to his readers with this tale of real people simply experiencing life. Set during the Depression, A Life Force tells the hard-luck story of a tenement dweller living in the same neighborhood that served as the setting for A Contract with God. Eisner's everyman, Jacob Shtarkah, and his family and neighbors come to life in this moving urban portrait.
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Dropsie Avenue
- 188pages
- 7 heures de lecture
The narrative explores the rich history of Dropsie Avenue, illustrating its evolution through four centuries and the diverse communities that have inhabited it. Eisner vividly captures the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, showcasing the personal stories of residents that reflect broader social changes. This graphic depiction offers a compelling panorama of urban life, emphasizing the resilience and transformation of the neighborhood over time.
Will Eisner gilt als der Erfinder der Graphic Novel, des anspruchsvollen graphischen Literaturromans. Die Kurzgeschichtensammlung umfasst drei große Abschnitte, die titelgebende Geschichte „Ein Vertrag mit Gott“, bestehend aus vier Kurzgeschichten, sowie „Lebenskraft“ und „Dropsie Avenue“, beide ebenfalls aus mehreren Episoden bestehend.
The Contract With God Trilogy
- 498pages
- 18 heures de lecture
Frimme Hersh breaks his contract with God and ends up as a Depression-era slumlord, while Jacob Shtarkah strives to help an old friend trapped in Nazi Germany and struggles with poverty and the corruption of the residents of Dropsie Avenue.
