The Rose of Versailles
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| Name: | The Rose of Versailles (ベルサイユのばら, Hepburn: Berusaiyu no Bara) |
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| Creator: | Riyoko Ikeda |
| Date(s): | May 21, 1972 – December 23, 1973 |
| Medium: | manga, anime, various stage musicals and OVAs |
| Country of Origin: | Japan |
| External Links: | The Rose of Versailles at Wikipedia |
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The Rose of Versailles is a Japanese shoujo manga series written and illustrated by Riyoko Ikeda. It is set in France before and during the French Revolution, and follows the lives of Marie Antoinette, Oscar François de Jarjayes, and Axel von Fersen.
It is a historical fiction series that combines real-life historical figures with original characters created by Ikeda. The series has been praised for its historical accuracy, its complex characters, and lush artwork. It has been translated into numerous languages and adapted into a number of different media, including a television anime series, a live-action film, and a number of musicals.
Fandom
The Rose of Versailles was a groundbreaking series for its time, and it helped to pave the way for other shojo manga series that explored themes of sexuality and gender roles. The series is still popular today, and it continues to be admired for its progressive and groundbreaking portrayal of women.
Example Fanworks
- Versailles no Bara | Rose of Versailles tag on AO3
- Versailles Dreams fansite
Links & Resources
Forums
Blogs
- Rose of Versailles and Oniisama E - A blog about works by Riyoko Ikeda