As You Like It by William Shakespeare
"As You Like It" by William Shakespeare is a pastoral comedy written in 1599. When Rosalind flees her uncle's court to escape persecution, she seeks refuge in the Forest of Arden with her cousin Celia. There they encounter an array of memorable characters, including the melancholy Jaques, who delivers one of Shakespeare's most famous speeches. In this verdant setting, Rosalind navigates disguise, wit, and the complexities of love, while the forest becomes
a stage for exploring life's hardships and joys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | As You Like It |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1523 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_You_Like_It |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Drama |
| Subject | Exiles -- Drama |
| Subject | Pastoral drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2244 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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