As You Like It

Explore the enchanting world of William Shakespeare's **As You Like It**, a delightful **pastoral comedy** that captures the essence of love, identity, and the charm of the Forest of Arden. In this **B-format paperback**, beautifully edited by H.J. Oliver, readers will immerse themselves in a story filled with **contemporary themes** and **Elizabethan wit**. The play follows the resolute Rosalind, who, after being banished by her usurping uncle, disguises herself as a boy and encounters the dashing Orlando. As their love unfolds amidst **hidden identities** and **playful banter**, the narrative reveals the complexities of romantic relationships. This edition not only features the immortal text of the play but also includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and his influence on **Elizabethan theatre**, along with a detailed commentary and suggestions for further reading. With 224 pages of captivating storytelling, **As You Like It** is a must-have for literature enthusiasts and students alike. Perfect for those interested in classic **Shakespeare plays**, this timeless work invites readers to ponder profound themes while enjoying the humor and spirited exchanges between characters. Enhance your collection with this exquisite paperback edition published by Penguin UK in 2015, and dive into the **Renaissance tradition of romance**. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order, ensuring a hassle-free purchase experience. Don't miss out on this vibrant comedy of women’s empowerment, friendship, and love. Whether you're a lifelong fan of Shakespeare or exploring his works for the first time, **As You Like It** promises to delight and entertain from start to finish.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141396279
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224


Description:
William Shakespeare's exuberant comedy As You Like It is his playful take on the Renaissance tradition of pastoral romance, edited by H.J. Oliver with an introduction by Katherine Duncan-Jones.
'All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players'
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 by his older brother Oliver - and resolves to remain in disguise to test his feelings or her. A gloriously sunny comedy, As You Like It is an exuberant combination of concealed identities and verbal jousting, reconciliations and multiple weddings.
This book contains a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to As You Like It, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote about 38 plays (the precise number is uncertain), many of which are regarded as the most exceptional works of drama ever produced, including Romeo and Juliet (1595), Henry V (1599), Hamlet (1601), Othello (1604), King Lear (1606) and Macbeth (1606), as well as a collection of 154 sonnets, which number among the most profound and influential love-poetry in English.
If you enjoyed As You Like It, you might like Much Ado About Nothing, also available in Penguin Shakespeare.
'At once sublime poet and master dramatist'
Simon Callow


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