Book Review of As You Like It by William Shakespeare
As You Like It is one of the finest works by William Shakespeare, published in 1623. The story is set in the Forest of Arden, where the banished Duke from a kingdom in France, is living in exile. Orlando, the youngest son of Sir Rowland de Boys, escapes from his treacherous brother and ends up in the Forest where he meets his lover Rosalind, the daughter of former Duke. The major twist to the story is that Rosalind is disguised as a man and Orlando doesn’t recognise her till the end of the plot. It also introduces us to a variety of characters, including a shepherdess who falls for Rosalind, and the plot lays great emphasis on different forms of love. To see how the story unfolds from the tragic events, keeps the reader hooked till the end. Adam, the faithful servant who accompanies Orlando, portrays a model of loyalty and devoted service. ACT II, Scene VII features one of the most famous monologues - All The World’s A Stage, which focuses on the seven stages in a person’s lifespan. The character Jacques, adds a melancholic touch to the story and that blends with the humour set throughout the book. If you enjoy reading Shakespeare’s work, this book is a must read!
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
AND ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN MERELY PLAYERS!
- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
REFERENCE
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Shakespeare, W. (2000). As you like it. ProQuest Ebook Central https://ebookcentral.proquest.com
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/inflibnet-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5442911
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