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As You Like it

No. of pages 31

Published: 2001

Great for age 5-18 years

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"As You Like It" by Jennifer Mulherin is a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play, set in a contemporary world where love, identity, and friendship intertwine amidst the complexities of life. The story follows the spirited Rosalind, who, after being banished from the court, disguises herself as a young man in the Forest of Arden. There, she encounters various characters, including the melancholic Orlando and the witty Touchstone. As secrets unravel and relationships blossom, Rosalind must navigate love's intricacies and the essence of true identity, ultimately celebrating the transformative power of love and the importance of finding one’s place in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Shakespeare For Everyone .

There are 31 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2001 by Evans Publishing Group .

As You Like It

This book contains the following story:

As You Like It

Shakespeare drew upon tales of Robin Hood for his play 'As you Like It.' Heroine Rosalind flees persecution from her uncles court and with her fellow exiles makes peace with the world, living out in the Forest of Dean.

"As You Like It" is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare, exploring themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.

Act 1: The play opens in the court of Duke Frederick, where Orlando, the younger son of Sir Rowland de Boys, is mistreated by his older brother, Oliver. Orlando decides to challenge his brother in a wrestling match to prove his worth. Meanwhile, Rosalind, the daughter of Duke Senior, has been banished from the court by her uncle Duke Frederick. Celia, Duke Frederick's daughter and Rosalind's cousin, decides to join her in exile.

Act 2: After defeating Charles, the court wrestler, Orlando catches the eye of Rosalind, who is disguised as a young man named Ganymede. Rosalind, along with Celia and Touchstone, the court jester, also goes into exile in the Forest of Arden. In the forest, they encounter shepherds, including Silvius, who pines for the love of the disdainful shepherdess Phoebe. Rosalind, disguised as Ganymede, offers to play the role of a love counselor for Silvius.

Act 3: Orlando, who is also in the forest, posts love poems for Rosalind on the trees, expressing his deep affection for her. Rosalind, disguised as Ganymede, decides to test Orlando's love for her by pretending to be Rosalind and engaging in role-playing and witty banter with him.

Act 4: Meanwhile, a group of exiled nobles, including Duke Senior, have found refuge in the Forest of Arden. Duke Senior's court becomes a haven for merriment and music. Rosalind continues her playful masquerade as Ganymede and manages to help others find love, including resolving the issues between Silvius, Phoebe, and her own feelings for Orlando.

Act 5: In the final act, all the characters converge in the forest, where misunderstandings and mistaken identities are resolved. Orlando and Rosalind's love is confirmed, and the couples are united in marriage. Duke Frederick, experiencing a change of heart, decides to restore his brother Duke Senior to the throne, making peace with his former enemies. The play concludes with a joyful celebration of love and reconciliation, as the characters prepare to return to the court for a life of happiness and harmony.

"As You Like It" is a delightful comedy that celebrates the transformative power of love and the joy of finding one's true identity. The play's exploration of gender roles and the nuances of human emotions, along with its witty wordplay and charming characters, make it one of Shakespeare's most beloved and lighthearted works.

This book is in the following series:

Shakespeare for Everyone

This book features the following characters:

John Shakespeare
This book features the character John Shakespeare.

William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor. He wrote plays, sonnets and verse and is regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English Language. Son of a glove maker, he grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children, though one died very young. Shakespeare left Stratford to pursue theatre in London, where he acted at the Globe Theatre, wrote and was part owner of a playing company called 'The Lord Chamberlein's Men' (later 'The King's Men').

Orlando
This book features Hale's character, Orlando.

Mary Arden
This book features the character Mary Arden.

Rosalind
This book features the character Rosalind.

Anne Hathaway
This book features the character Anne Hathaway.