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As You Like It
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As You Like It
When Rosalind is banished by her uncle Duke Frederick, who has usurped her father's throne, she flees to the forest of Arden where her exiled father holds court. There, dressed as a boy to avoid discovery, she encounters the man she loves - Orlando, similarly forced into exile - and resolves to remain in disguise to test his feelings for her.
One of Shakespeare's most sunny, fast-paced and accessible comedies,As You Like Itis an exuberant combination of concealed identities and verbal jousting, burlesque and pastoral dream, reconciliations and multiple weddings.
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Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery.
When Rosalind is banished by her uncle, who has usurped her father's throne, she flees to the forest of Arden where her exiled father holds court. There, dressed as a boy to avoid discovery, she encounters the man she loves – now a fellow exile – and resolves to remain in disguise to test his feelings for her.
A gloriously sunny comedy, As You Like It is an exuberant combination of concealed identities and verbal jousting, reconciliations, and multiple weddings.
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As You Like It is celebrated for its charming exploration of love, pastoral beauty, and complex characters. Reviews often highlight the play's rich language and comedic elements, praising it as a delightful escape into a world of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. Shakespeare's treatment of themes such as identity, freedom, and the natural versus the artificial resonates with audiences, maintaining its popularity across generations.
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ISBN: 9780141396279
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 April 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Introduction by Katherine Duncan-Jones
- Revised by Katherine Duncan-Jones
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 169g
Pages: 224
About the Author
William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Katherine Duncan-Jones is a Fellow of Somerville College. H. J. Oliver was Professor of English at the University of New South Wales.
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