As You Like It (Shakespeare, Signet Classic)

As You Like It (Shakespeare, Signet Classic)

<b>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. </b><br><br>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.<br><br>This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:<br><br> • An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater<br> • A special introduction to the play by the editor, Albert Gilman<br>• Selections from Thomas Lodge's <i>Rosalynd</i>, the source from which Shakespeare derived <i>As You Like It</i><br> • Dramatic criticism from Arthur Colby Sprague, Helen Gardener, and others<br> • A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions<br> • Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text<br> • And more...<br><br><br><i>From the Paperback edition.</i>