As You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare. It follows Rosalind, who flees to the Forest of Arden after being banished, and explores themes of love, disguise, and reconciliation. Its witty dialogue and memorable characters make it a delightful exploration of human nature.
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Opening of the book
AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare
Contents ACT I Scene I. An Orchard near Oliver’s house Scene II. A Lawn before the Duke’s Palace Scene III. A Room in the Palace ACT II Scene I. The Forest of Arden Scene II. A Room in the Palace Scene III. Before Oliver’s House Scene IV. The Forest of Arden Scene V. Another part of the Forest Scene VI. Another part of the Forest Scene VII. Another part of the Forest ACT III Scene I. A Room in the Palace Scene II. The Forest of Arden Scene III. Another part of the Forest Scene IV. Another part of the Forest. Before a Cottage Scene V. Another part of the Forest ACT IV Scene I. The Forest of Arden
Scene II. Another part of the Forest Scene III. Another part of the Forest ACT V Scene I. The Forest of Arden Scene II. Another part of the Forest Scene III. Another part of the Forest Scene IV. Another part of the Forest Epilogue Dramatis Personæ ORLANDO, youngest son of Sir Rowland de Boys OLIVER, eldest son of Sir Rowland de Boys JAQUES DE BOYS, second son of Sir Rowland de Boys ADAM, Servant to Oliver DENNIS, Servant to Oliver ROSALIND, Daughter of Duke Senior CELIA, Daughter of Duke Frederick TOUCHSTONE, a Clown DUKE SENIOR (Ferdinand), living in exile JAQUES, Lord attending on the Duke Senior AMIENS, Lord attending on the Duke Senior DUKE FREDERICK, Brother to the Duke, and Usurper of his Dominions CHARLES, his Wrestler LE BEAU, a Courtier attending upon Frederick CORIN, Shepherd SILVIUS, Shepherd PHOEBE, a Shepherdess AUDREY, a Country Wench WILLIAM, a Country Fellow, in love with Audrey SIR OLIVER MARTEXT, a Vicar A person representing HYMEN
Lords belonging to the two Dukes; Pages, Foresters, and other
Attendants.
The scene lies first near Oliver’s house; afterwards partly in the Usurper’s court and partly in the
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