As You Like It

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare''s comedic play about two enduring human illusionsthe dream of a simple life and the ideal of romantic love.. Banished from her uncle''s court young princess Rosalind disguises herself as a farmer and encounters a memorable cast of charactersincluding her love Orlandoin 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 fromArthur 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...