As You Like It

This wisely funny comedy, which contains some of Shakespeare's loveliest poetry, contrasts a country's world of envy and... (more)

This wisely funny comedy, which contains some of Shakespeare's loveliest poetry, contrasts a country's world of envy and rivalry with a forest's world of compassion and harmony. In the Forest of Arden, the banished young heroine, Rosalind, disguised as a gentleman farmer, encounters an extraordinary assemblage of characters, including a fool, a malcontent traveler, her own banished father, and the banished young man she loves. Romantic happiness triumphs, even as we laugh at the excesses of love, at the ways of court and countryside, indeed, at everything, in this masterpiece of comic writing, (less)

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explantions... (more)

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explantions and full desciptions of each character. (less)

"When forbidden romance enters their lives, two noblewomen assume disguises and flee to the Forest of Arden, where they ... (more)

"When forbidden romance enters their lives, two noblewomen assume disguises and flee to the Forest of Arden, where they encounter friendly outlaws and wise fools."--Barnes & Noble website. (less)

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A bold and contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy classic using Shakespeare's original language and featuring a... (more)

A bold and contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy classic using Shakespeare's original language and featuring an all-male cast. (less)

This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, r... (more)

This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors.. Four weddings, one banishment, and a forest of disguises make AS YOU LIKE IT one of Shakespeare's most delightful comedies.. Starring Dame Helen Mirren (The Queen, Gosford Park) as Rosalind. (less)