As You Like It Author:William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat (Editor), Paul Westine (Editor) Unjustly deposed by his younger brother, the rightful duke retreats to the Forest of Arden and forms a utopia with his loyal followers while his daughter remains at court as a companion to her cousin. When forbidden romance enters their lives, the girls assume disguises and flee to the forest, where they encounter a magical world of friendly out... more »laws and wise fools. Both a lighthearted comedy and a deeper exploration of social and literary issues, this play features a memorable cast of characters and some of Shakespeare’s finest poetry.
This is an updated and revised version of the original work, containing explanatory notes to the text and an introduction to Shakespeare's language as well as other reference sources.
Contents:
Shakespeare's As You Like It xiii --Reading Shakespeare's Language: As You Like It xv --
Shakespeare's Life xxviii --
Shakespeare's Theater xxxix --
The Publication of Shakespeare's Plays xlviii --
As You Like It (Text of the Play with Commentary) 1 --
Longer Notes 207 --
Textual Notes 223 --
As You Like It: A Modern Perspective / Susan Snyder 231.« less