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Dramas & Plays - As You Like It (Folger Shakespeare Library)

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Book Synopsis: William Shakespeare's As You Like It, the incredible story about love, rebellion, and generosity, now presented by the Folger Shakespeare Library with valuable new tools for educators and dynamic new covers. Readers and audiences have long greeted As You Like It with delight. Its characters are brilliant conversationalists, including the princesses Rosalind and Celia and their Fool, Touchstone.

Soon after Rosalind and Orlando meet and fall in love, the princesses and Touchstone go into exile in the Forest of Arden, where they find new conversational partners. Duke Frederick, younger brother to Duke Senior, has overthrown his brother and forced him to live homeless in the forest with his courtiers, including the cynical Jaques. Orlando, whose older brother Oliver plotted his death, has fled there, too.

The authoritative edition of As You Like It from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:

  • The exact text of the

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Discover the timeless tale of love, rebellion, and generosity in William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, brought to you by the prestigious Folger Shakespeare Library. Our edition of this incredible play is now equipped with valuable tools for educators and adorned with dynamic new covers. Prepare to be enamored by the brilliant conversations between characters like the charming princesses Rosalind and Celia and their witty fool, Touchstone. Their meeting with Orlando sparks a passionate love story that unfolds in the enchanting Forest of Arden, where exiled royalty and a cast of intriguing personalities await. Let the authoritative edition of As You Like It from The Folger Shakespeare Library transport you to a world of intrigue, laughter, and beautiful prose.

What sets our edition apart is the attention we have given to providing you with the best reading experience. Cross-referencing the exact text of the printed book has been made effortless, thanks to hundreds of hypertext links that allow for instant navigation. The text itself has been carefully edited based on the best early printed version of the play, ensuring the highest quality and accuracy. To aid your understanding, we have included full explanatory notes that are conveniently linked to the text, as well as scene-by-scene plot summaries. With our comprehensive key to the play’s famous lines and phrases, you’ll unravel the layers of Shakespeare's genius with ease.

As an added bonus, our edition features an introduction to reading Shakespeare's language, making it accessible to readers of all levels. Gain a modern perspective on the play through the insightful essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar included in our edition. Immerse yourself further with fresh images sourced from the Folger Shakespeare Library's rare books collection. For those eager to delve deeper into the world of Shakespeare, we offer an annotated guide to further reading, ensuring your exploration doesn't end with the final act. With As You Like It from The Folger Shakespeare Library, you hold in your hands a literary gem that will captivate and inspire.

Don't miss your chance to experience this timeless masterpiece in a whole new light. Order your copy of As You Like It now and embark on a journey that will stay with you long after the final page. Order now and set forth on an adventure that will transport you into the world of one of history's greatest playwrights.

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