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As You Like It

Third Series
By William Shakespeare
Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series
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As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a delightful comedy featuring a journey into the Forest of Arden. It follows the heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle's court and finds love and adventure. Amidst themes of mistaken identities, love, and comedy, the play explores the complexities of human nature and relationships.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy delightful pastoral comedies filled with themes of love, mistaken identities, and witty banter. It offers a charming escape into a world where characters find freedom and personal growth in the enchanting Forest of Arden. If you're a fan of Shakespeare's wordplay and keen observations of human nature, this is a play worth exploring.

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With its cross-dressed heroine, gender games and explorations of sexual ambivalence, its Forest of Arden and melancholy Jacques, this book speaks directly to the twenty-first century. It connects the play to the Elizabethan court and its dynamic queen and demonstrates that the play's vital roots in its own time give it new life in ours.

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With its explorations of sexual ambivalence, As You Like It speaks directly to the twenty-first century. Juliet Dusinberre demonstrates that Rosalind's authority in the play grows from new ideas about women and reveals that Shakespeare's heroine reinvents herself for every age. But the play is also deeply rooted in Elizabethan culture, and through it, Shakespeare addresses some of the hotly debated issues of the period.

"This will be the definitive edition of As You Like It for many years to come" - Phyllis Rackin, University of Pennsylvania

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The book has been praised for its insightful commentary on gender and sexuality, with Dusinberre’s edition noted for its thorough introduction and comprehensive notes. Critics highlight its ability to address social movements like feminism and queer activism, making it relevant for contemporary audiences. It's described as a sophisticated comedy, rich in themes of love, sincerity, and loyalty, with an ironic fairy tale quality.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781904271222

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 July 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare

Contributors:

  • Edited by Professor Juliet Dusinberre

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 464g

Pages: 472

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Arts & Culture Classic Poetry Non-Fiction Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series William Shakespeare

About the Author

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time. Juliet Dusinberre is a Life Fellow in the Faculty of English at Girton College, Cambridge, in the United Kingdom.

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