As You Like It

As You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 or early 1600 and jump published in the First Folio, 1623. The plays first perfor human beingsce 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, accompany by her cousin Celia and Touchstone the court jester, to find precaution and eventually love in the woodwind of Arden. Historically, critical receipt has varied, with some critics finding the work of lesser quality than other(a) Shakespearean works and some finding the play a work of great merit.
The play features one of Shakespeares most k presentlyn and oft-quoted speeches, All the worlds a stage, and is the origin of the phrase likewise much of a good thing. The play stiff a favourite among audiences and has been adapted for radio, film, and musical theatre.

The play is ready in a duchy in France, but most of the action takes place in a location called the Forest of Arden, which may be intended for the Ardennes in France, but is sometimes identified with Arden, Warwickshire, near Shakespeares home town.
Frederick has usurped the Duchy and exiled his old brother, Duke Senior.



The Dukes miss Rosalind has been permitted to remain at court because she is the closest friend and cousin of Fredericks only child, Celia. Orlando, a young gentleman of the kingdom who has go in love at first sight with Rosalind, is force to flee his home after being persecuted by his older brother, Oliver. Frederick becomes angry and banishes Rosalind from court. Celia and Rosalind decide to flee together accompanied by the jester Touchstone, with Rosalind wrapped as a young man and Celia disguised as a poor lady.
Rosalind, now disguised as Ganymede (Joves own page), and Celia, now disguised as Aliena (Latin for stranger), arrive in the Arcadian Forest of Arden, where the exiled Duke now lives with...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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