As you like it hardcover edition, leatherbound innerbook. In this edition, alan brissenden reassesses both its textual and performance history, showing how interpretations have changed since the first recorded production in 1740. Heres where youll find analysis about the play as a whole. Shakespeare based the play on rosalynde 1590, a prose romance by thomas lodge. But take heart there are many other rare and beautiful editions of shakespeare s works currently on. Written by william shakespeare, audiobook narrated by kimberly schraf. He is often called englands national poet and the bard of avon or simply the bard. Free download or read online the comedy of errors pdf epub book. This edition includes numerous illustrations of productions and reassesses both its textual and performance history, showing how interpretations have changed since the first. As you like it, william shakespeare 15641616, c 1623 characters. This as you like it summary is designed to help you unpick this complex play from william shakespeare we bring the story together in a fun and accessible way for readers new to.
As you like it by william shakespeare written between 15991600. Miniature book william shakespeare as you like it ebay. The main characters of this classics, plays story are celia kelly, rosalind. As you like it by shakespeare, william 15641616 seller mw books ltd. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Shakespeares as you like it can appear bright or somber in performance. As you like it by william shakespeare free at loyal books. Histories of shakespeare in plain and simple english a modern translation and the original version, p.
With its explorations of sexual ambivalence, as you like it speaks directly to the twentyfirst century. Jul 01, 2000 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. As you like it by william shakespeare, paperback barnes. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. As you like it is a pastoral comedy by william shakespeare based on the novel rosalynde by thomas lodge, believed to have been written in 1599 or early 1600. As you like it by william shakespeare full audiobook dramatic reading as you like it is a pastoral comedy by william shakespeare believed to have been written in. As you like it is shakespeare s most lighthearted comedy, and its witty heroine rosalind has his longest female role. With its witty heroine rosalind, who has the longest role of shakespeares female characters, as you like it is shakespeares most lighthearted and most performed comedy. William shakespeare as you like it easton press 1st. Nov 11, 20 as you like it was printed in the first folio in 1623 though there is evidence to show that it was performed quite regularly after its presumed creation between 15981600.
As you like it is one play that i teach consistently, semester by semester, so i was naturally very pleased when this volume arrived. Considered the holy grail of book collecting, finding a previouslyundiscovered first folio by happenstance, and at a bargain price, is the dream of many a collector. William shakespeare, english dramatist, poet, and actor considered by many to be the greatest dramatist of all time. Feb 18, 2020 william shakespeares hamlet is the greatest play ever written. Written by william shakespeare, audiobook narrated by niamh cusack, stephen mangan, victoria hamilton, gerard murphy. Speak the speech is a nonprofit audio theatre company dedicated to providing freely available shakespearean audio performances online, for the benefit of educators, students, theatre people, the disabled, those in rural areas or overseas, or to put it simply.
No writers living reputation can compare to that of shakespeare, whose notable plays included the tragedies romeo and juliet, hamlet, king lear, macbeth, and othello. Robert owens scott a guide to reading as you like it with a critical and appreciative mind. As you like it follows its heroine rosalind as she flees persecution in her. Speak the speech is a nonprofit audio theatre company dedicated to providing freely available shakespearean audio. Pdf the comedy of errors book by william shakespeare. Likely written in 1598, the play also stands as one of shakespeare s last and greatest romantic comedies, free of the. I bought it because i was on a course but i have read as you like it many times and for me it is one of the best. Though a very popular play and one that has been invariably brought to stage, as you like it is not considered to be the finest of shakespeare s works. Nov 23, 2000 shakespeare s as you like it can appear bright or somber in performance. Its characters are brilliant conversationalists, including the princesses rosalind and celia and their fool, touchstone. It features one of shakespeares most famous and oftquoted lines, all the worlds a stage, and has been adapted for radio, film, and musical theatre.
As you like it by william shakespeare full audiobook. He was born in stratforduponavon, where he was baptised on 26 april 1564. Readers and audiences have long greeted as you like it with delig. Juliet dusinberredemonstrates that rosalinds authority in the play grows from new ideas about women and reveals that shakespeare s heroine reinvents herself for every age. Heres where you ll find analysis about the play as a whole.
Books go search hello select your address todays deals best sellers. As you like it folger shakespeare library 9780743484862. Uncertain of their standing in court and fearing for their lives, rosalind and orlando are forced into exile in the forest of arden, only to become entangled. Braunmuller and stephen orgel the legendary pelican shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned shakespeareans. Apr 19, 2020 william shakespeare, english dramatist, poet, and actor considered by many to be the greatest dramatist of all time. The first edition of the novel was published in 1599, and was written by william shakespeare. It is entertaining and filled with fantastic lines. Thomas morleys first book of ayres, published in london in 1600 contains a musical setting for the song it was a lover and his lass from as you.
William shakespeares as you like it, the incredible story about love, rebellion, and generosity, now presented by the folger shakespeare. As you like it is a pastoral comedy by william shakespeare that was first performed in 1603. Though a very popular play and one that has been invariably brought to stage, as you like it is not considered to be the finest of shakespeares works. Mar 30, 2020 as you like it, fiveact comedy by william shakespeare, written and performed about 15981600 and first published in the first folio of 1623. In january 2009 i decided that id like to go back and read all the plays of william shakespeare, perhaps one a month if that works out. One of shakespeares most popular plays, as you like it is a pastoral comedy of mistaken identity, wit, and love. Readers and audiences have long greeted as you like it with delight.
Likely written in 1598, the play also stands as one of shakespeares last and greatest romantic comedies, free of the. Macbeth by william shakespeare in a critical analysis of macbeth, the shortest of the shakespearean tragedies, one recognizes that it is an enthralling play dealing with pertinent concepts such as selffulfilling prophecy, ambition, and the need for escalating violence to keep hold of the throne. William shakespeare, as you like it, act 2, scene 7 as you like it has many things to commend it as a play. As you like it by william shakespeare nook book ebook. The main characters of this classics, plays story are. Elizabethan dramas richest decade culminated in shakespeare s as you like it.
All the worlds a stage, and all the men and women merely players. William shakespeare s exuberant comedy as you like it is his playful take on the renaissance tradition of pastoral romance, edited by h. William shakespeare 1564 1616 one of shakespeares most popular plays, as you like it is a pastoral comedy of mistaken identity, wit, and love. Summary of as you like it shakespeare birthplace trust. This as you like it summary is designed to help you unpick this complex play from william shakespeare we bring the story together in a fun and accessible way for readers new to as you like it. See a complete list of the characters in as you like it and indepth analyses of rosalind, orlando, and jaques. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of as you like it.
Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones and good in every thing. As you like it is a pastoral comedy by william shakespeare believed to have been written in. His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long. The plays first performance is uncertain, though a performance at wilton in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility. All the worlds a stage, and all the men and women merely players when rosalind is banished by her uncle duke frederick, who has usurped her fathers. Summary of william shakespeares play as you like it.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Soon after rosalind and orlando meet and fall in love, the princesses and touchstone go into exile in the forest of arden, where they find new conversational partners. Jaques who gave famous lines like all the worlds a stage. About as you like it the acclaimed pelican shakespeare series edited by a. There are, unfortunately, no first folios currently available on abebooks. As you like it dover thrift editions paperback june 18, 1998.
The production history of as you like it affords us a focused view of major social, political, and aesthetic changes over the past four centuries. As you like it is a pastoral comedy by william shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the first folio in 1623. It features one of shakespeare s most famous and oftquoted lines, all the worlds a stage, and has been adapted for radio, film, and musical theatre. Published 1903 condition original boards recased in fine, giltblocked analine calf.
The plays first performance is uncertain, though a performance at wilton house in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility as you like it follows its heroine rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncles court, accompanied by her cousin celia to. In this episode of the book club, michael knowles and andrew klavan discuss the themes of this classic work inaction. Heavily laden with shakespearean dialogue and narrative, but interesting if you really like shakespeare. Read a plot overview of the entire play or a scene by scene summary and analysis. Download as you like it william shakespeare pdf genial.
This book contains a general introduction to shakespeares life and elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to as you like it, a chronology, suggestions for. A complete summary of william shakespeares play, as you like it. As you like it paperback published may 22nd 1975 by bloomsbury arden shakespeare arden shakespeare. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 263 pages and is available in paperback format. William shakespeare 15641616, considered the greatest englishspeaking writer in history and englands national poet, has had more. The first edition of the novel was published in 1594, and was written by william shakespeare. As you like it by william shakespeare, 9780521732505, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. William shakespeare as you like it easton press 1st edition. Free download or read online as you like it pdf epub book. Pdf as you like it book by william shakespeare free. Duke frederick, duke seniors younger brother and his usurper, also celias father. There she meets one of shakespeare most famous characters. As you like it kindle edition by shakespeare, william. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
In this episode of the book club, michael knowles and andrew klavan discuss the themes of. As you like it is shakespeares most lighthearted comedy, and its witty heroine rosalind has his longest female role. This edition offers an account of what makes the play both innocent and dangerous, mapping the complexities of its setting a nomansland related to both france and england and giving an. As you like it was printed in the first folio in 1623 though there is evidence to show that it was performed quite regularly after its presumed creation between 15981600. William shakespeare as you like it easton press 1st edition 1st printing hardcover norwalk, connecticut easton press 2008 fine, leather bound. Includes background on the authors life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list. Sep 25, 2018 as you like it by william shakespeare, 9780521732505, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I hadnt read a shakespeare play since 1959, 50 years ago.
At the same time, the performance history of as you like it testifies to the particular artistic poise of this comedy, written in 1600 when shakespeare was at the height of his powers. Find out more about the family feud that leads to orlando and rosalind falling in love. A short summary of william shakespeare s as you like it. As you like it by william shakespeare on free audio book download. Soon after rosalind and orlando meet and fall in love, the princesses and touchstone go into exile in the forest of arden, where they find new. The plays first performance is uncertain, though a performance at wilton house in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility. As you like it by william shakespeare, 9780743484862, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jan 26, 2015 as you like it by william shakespeare full audiobook dramatic reading as you like it is a pastoral comedy by william shakespeare believed to have been written in. William shakespeares hamlet is the greatest play ever written. As you like it, fiveact comedy by william shakespeare, written and performed about 15981600 and first published in the first folio of 1623. Oliver with an introduction by katherine duncanjones. Elizabethan dramas richest decade culminated in shakespeares as you like it.
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