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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...
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Release date
January 12, 2009 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781440628450
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781440628450
- File size: 1889 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- Lexile® Measure: 1100
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Reviews
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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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