As You Like It (Shakespeare, Signet Classic)

As You Like It (Shakespeare, Signet Classic)

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's comedic play about two enduring human illusionsâ€”the dream of a simple life and the ideal of romantic love.Â

Banished from her uncle's court, young princess Rosalind disguises herself as a farmer and encounters a memorable cast of charactersâ€”including her love Orlandoâ€”in the Forest of Arden in this witty, subversive comedy.

This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:

â€¢ An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
â€¢Â A special introduction to the play by the editor, Albert Gilman
â€¢ Selections from Thomas Lodge's Rosalynd, the source from which Shakespeare derived As You Like It
â€¢ Dramatic criticism fromÂ Arthur Colby Sprague, Helen Gardener, and others
â€¢ A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
â€¢ Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
â€¢ And more...

From the Paperback edition.
Country USA
Brand Signet
Manufacturer Signet
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2000-08-01

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