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Claudine...!
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Hatshepsut
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Two short manga that address a common theme: the image of transsexuality in previous centuries. The two periods are different, although both are ancient: in Hatshepsut, it is ancient Egypt, and in Claudine, France at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
The two main characters are two transgender men coming from an healthy family and who are particularly popular with women. They live in a historical context that's oppsed at their true identity.
One can note however a difference between the two characters: while Hatshepsut admits her "part of femininity", Claudine fights for his principles.
Also, serious themes such as death are discussed.
In addition, the two works are
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