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As You Like It
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Overview of As You Like It Book
| Title | As You Like It |
| Author | William Shakespeare |
| ISBN-13 | 9788119222131 |
| Publication | NEWGEN TROVE BOOKS |
As You Like It is a romantic comedy and follows the characteristics of Shakespearean comedies of telling the tale of love in all its varied forms. The story narrates the adventures of Rosalind flees from persecution in her uncle’s court along with her cousin. They escape into the forest of Arden where she finds Orlando, Rosalind's love. It is love at first sight. Disguised as a boy shepherd, Rosalind has Orlando courting her under the guise of curing him of his love for Rosalind. Rosalind reveals she is a girl and marries Orlando during a group wedding at the end of the play. When Oliver meets Aliena, who is actually Celia, he falls in love with her, and they agree to marry. Orlando and Rosalind, Oliver and Celia, Silvius and Phebe and Touchstone and Audrey are all married in the final scene of the play.The interjection of some sweet songs adds a special charm and a melodious atmosphere to the play. As You Like It is the finest of all romantic comedies that Shakespeare has ever created. The fusion of the romantic elements and the comedy occurs seamlessly making for an entertaining play and a joyful read.The play represents passionate love on the one hand, as well as disguised, blind and even manipulated love on the other hand. Love is omnipresent throughout the play. All the eight characters carry ample love in their hearts, and they all marry at the end of the play. The play also has a generous sprinkle of satire hidden under the opulence of the celebration of love. The concept of love along with the lovers are mocked as well as cherished in the course of the play. The characters have typical qualities, for example, Which Touchstone is cynical and Jaques is melancholy, Orlando is idealistic while Rosalind knows herself well.
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Overview of As You Like It Book
As You Like It is a romantic comedy and follows the characteristics of Shakespearean comedies of telling the tale of love in all its varied forms. The story narrates the adventures of Rosalind flees from persecution in her uncle’s court along with her cousin. They escape into the forest of Arden where she finds Orlando, Rosalind's love. It is love at first sight. Disguised as a boy shepherd, Rosalind has Orlando courting her under the guise of curing him of his love for Rosalind. Rosalind reveals she is a girl and marries Orlando during a group wedding at the end of the play. When Oliver meets Aliena, who is actually Celia, he falls in love with her, and they agree to marry. Orlando and Rosalind, Oliver and Celia, Silvius and Phebe and Touchstone and Audrey are all married in the final scene of the play.The interjection of some sweet songs adds a special charm and a melodious atmosphere to the play. As You Like It is the finest of all romantic comedies that Shakespeare has ever created. The fusion of the romantic elements and the comedy occurs seamlessly making for an entertaining play and a joyful read.The play represents passionate love on the one hand, as well as disguised, blind and even manipulated love on the other hand. Love is omnipresent throughout the play. All the eight characters carry ample love in their hearts, and they all marry at the end of the play. The play also has a generous sprinkle of satire hidden under the opulence of the celebration of love. The concept of love along with the lovers are mocked as well as cherished in the course of the play. The characters have typical qualities, for example, Which Touchstone is cynical and Jaques is melancholy, Orlando is idealistic while Rosalind knows herself well.
Book Type :
Plays
Book Binding :
Not Available
Language :
English
No. of Pages :
177 Pages
ISBN - 10 :
811922213X
ISBN - 13 :
9788119222131
As You Like It Published On :
1 January 2024
Publisher :
Newgen DigitalWorks Private Limited
Edition :
Not Available
About William Shakespeare:
William Shakespeare is the author of As You Like It.
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Overview of As You Like It Book
| Title | As You Like It |
| Author | William Shakespeare |
| ISBN-13 | 9788119222131 |
| Publication | NEWGEN TROVE BOOKS |
As You Like It is a romantic comedy and follows the characteristics of Shakespearean comedies of telling the tale of love in all its varied forms. The story narrates the adventures of Rosalind flees from persecution in her uncle’s court along with her cousin. They escape into the forest of Arden where she finds Orlando, Rosalind's love. It is love at first sight. Disguised as a boy shepherd, Rosalind has Orlando courting her under the guise of curing him of his love for Rosalind. Rosalind reveals she is a girl and marries Orlando during a group wedding at the end of the play. When Oliver meets Aliena, who is actually Celia, he falls in love with her, and they agree to marry. Orlando and Rosalind, Oliver and Celia, Silvius and Phebe and Touchstone and Audrey are all married in the final scene of the play.The interjection of some sweet songs adds a special charm and a melodious atmosphere to the play. As You Like It is the finest of all romantic comedies that Shakespeare has ever created. The fusion of the romantic elements and the comedy occurs seamlessly making for an entertaining play and a joyful read.The play represents passionate love on the one hand, as well as disguised, blind and even manipulated love on the other hand. Love is omnipresent throughout the play. All the eight characters carry ample love in their hearts, and they all marry at the end of the play. The play also has a generous sprinkle of satire hidden under the opulence of the celebration of love. The concept of love along with the lovers are mocked as well as cherished in the course of the play. The characters have typical qualities, for example, Which Touchstone is cynical and Jaques is melancholy, Orlando is idealistic while Rosalind knows herself well.