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As You Like It

by William Shakespeare
Albert Gilman
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The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's comedic play about two enduring human illusions—the dream of a simple life and the ideal of romantic love. 
Banished from her uncle's court, young princess Rosalind disguises herself as a farmer and encounters a memorable cast of characters—including her love Orlando—in the Forest of Arden in this witty, subversive comedy.
This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:
• An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor, Albert Gilman
• Selections from Thomas Lodge's Rosalynd, the source from which Shakespeare derived As You Like It
• Dramatic criticism from Arthur Colby Sprague, Helen Gardener, and others
• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
• And more...

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Pelican Shakespeare

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 12, 2009

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9781440628450

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781440628450
      • File size: 1889 KB

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    Navigation

    • Table of contents to all chapters of the text via links.

    Additional Information

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  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1100

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      November 1, 2000
      This pair of comedies join Penguins newly revamped "Pelican Shakespeare" series. Like the others in the line, these offer the full text of the play plus scholarly notes, an introduction, and other goodies. Outstanding for the price.

      Copyright 2000 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1100

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