As You Like It

Description

“As You Like It” by William Shakespeare is a pastoral comedy written in 1599. When Rosalind flees her uncle’s court seeking safety, she ventures into the Forest of Arden with her cousin Celia. There they discover a world of memorable characters, including the melancholy philosopher Jaques, who delivers the famous speech “All the world’s a stage.” In this enchanted forest setting, persecution gives way to possibility as Rosalind navigates disguise, love, and the contrast between courtly life and country existence.

This edition of “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare is a faithful digital reproduction of the public-domain text originally distributed by Project Gutenberg (ebook #1523).

Themes: Comedy plays, Exiles: Drama, Fathers and daughters: Drama, Pastoral drama.