As You Like It-Arden Shakespeare

Book Details

• Author: William Shakespeare

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing India

• Edition: Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 472

• Release Date: 01-01-2013

• ISBN: 9789382563204

• Languages: English

About The Book

As You Like It by William Shakespeare explores themes of love, identity, and transformation, all while raising questions about gender and social expectations that resonate with contemporary society. In this definitive edition, Juliet Dusinberre provides a critical analysis of Rosalind, Shakespeare's most famous heroine, arguing that her authority in the play is grounded in emerging ideas about women’s roles and power.

Dusinberre emphasizes how Rosalind reinvents herself across different contexts, making her a timeless character whose appeal evolves for every generation. The play, however, is deeply rooted in Elizabethan culture, and through its portrayal of complex relationships and societal structures, Shakespeare engages with some of the most debated issues of his time. This edition presents an invaluable exploration of As You Like It, offering both historical context and a modern interpretation of its enduring relevance. Phyllis Rackin from the University of Pennsylvania states, "This will be the definitive edition of As You Like It for many years to come."

This edition is an essential read for anyone interested in Shakespeare’s exploration of gender, identity, and the transformation of self, while also shedding light on the cultural and social dynamics of the Elizabethan era.