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Fagin the Jew #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis graphic novel by Will Eisner reimagines the character of Fagin from Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist,' offering a backstory that humanizes the infamous figure. Eisner explores Fagin's life as a Jewish immigrant in 19th-century London, addressing the antisemitic stereotypes perpetuated by Dickens' original portrayal. The collection presents a single, self-contained narrative originally published in 2003 by Random House.
In "Fagin the Jew," Will Eisner reimagines the tale of Oliver Twist from the perspective of its most infamous figure, offering a deeply personal and provocative retelling. Through Eisner’s masterful art and narrative voice, the story unfolds as Fagin confronts the legacy of his portrayal in Dickens’s novel, revealing hidden truths about his past and challenging the morality of the tale as it’s known. The entire work—written, drawn, inked, colored, and lettered by Eisner—stands as a bold, self-reflective exploration of myth, memory, and reputation.
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Reprinted in Fagin the Jew [Second Edition] #[nn] (2013), Ich bin Fagin - Die unerzählte Geschichte aus Oliver Twist #[nn] (2015)
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