As You Like It

<p><strong>The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's comedic play about two enduring human illusions&mdash;the dream of a simple life and the ideal of romantic love.&nbsp;</strong><br /><br />Banished from her uncle's court, young princess Rosalind disguises herself as a farmer and encounters a memorable cast of characters&mdash;including her love Orlando&mdash;in the Forest of Arden in this witty, subversive comedy.<br /><br />This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:<br /><br />&bull; An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater<br />&bull;&nbsp;A special introduction to the play by the editor, Albert Gilman<br />&bull; Selections from Thomas Lodge's <em>Rosalynd</em>, the source from which Shakespeare derived <em>As You Like It</em><br />&bull; Dramatic criticism from&nbsp;Arthur Colby Sprague, Helen Gardener, and others<br />&bull; A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions<br />&bull; Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text<br />&bull; And more...</p>