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As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Book Analysis)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Book Analysis)

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978280801873956EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of As You Like It by William Shakespeare. It provides a thorough exploration of the play’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a useful introduction to the pastoral genre. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 56-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of William Shakespeare Presentation of As You Like It Summary of As You Like It Character study Rosalind Orlando Touchstone Duke Senior Duke Frederick Jacques Analysis of As You Like It Background and context Love Pastoralism and urbanism About As You Like It As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s most loved comedies, and in Rosalind boasts one of his most vibrant and compelling heroines. After being cast out of the court by her uncle, who has usurped her father’s rightful dukedom, Rosalind flees to the idyllic Forest of Arden. There, she lives in disguise as a man, spends time with her admirer Orlando (who does not recognize her), and masterminds a series of marriages for love. About William Shakespeare William Shakespeare is generally considered one of the greatest playwrights in history. He was born in 1564 in the English town of Stratford-upon-Avon, and produced more than 30 plays during his lifetime, in addition to many works of poetry. His works are still frequently performed around the world today, more than 400 years after his death in 1616, and have been translated into every major language. Although the scarcity of historical records about him means that very little is known about his personal life, the enduring popularity of his work has cemented his reputation as the greatest writer in the English language.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of As You Like It by William Shakespeare. It provides a thorough exploration of the play’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a useful introduction to the pastoral genre. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 56-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of William Shakespeare Presentation of As You Like It Summary of As You Like It Character study Rosalind Orlando Touchstone Duke Senior Duke Frederick Jacques Analysis of As You Like It Background and context Love Pastoralism and urbanism About As You Like It As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s most loved comedies, and in Rosalind boasts one of his most vibrant and compelling heroines. After being cast out of the court by her uncle, who has usurped her father’s rightful dukedom, Rosalind flees to the idyllic Forest of Arden. There, she lives in disguise as a man, spends time with her admirer Orlando (who does not recognize her), and masterminds a series of marriages for love. About William Shakespeare William Shakespeare is generally considered one of the greatest playwrights in history. He was born in 1564 in the English town of Stratford-upon-Avon, and produced more than 30 plays during his lifetime, in addition to many works of poetry. His works are still frequently performed around the world today, more than 400 years after his death in 1616, and have been translated into every major language. Although the scarcity of historical records about him means that very little is known about his personal life, the enduring popularity of his work has cemented his reputation as the greatest writer in the English language.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of As You Like It by William Shakespeare. It provides a thorough exploration of the play’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a useful introduction to the pastoral genre. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 56-page...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of As You Like It by William Shakespeare. It provides a thorough exploration of the play’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a useful introduction to the pastoral genre. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 56-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of William Shakespeare
  • Presentation of As You Like It
  • Summary of As You Like It
  • Character study
    • Rosalind
    • Orlando
    • Touchstone
    • Duke Senior
    • Duke Frederick
    • Jacques
  • Analysis of As You Like It
    • Background and context
    • Love
    • Pastoralism and urbanism

About As You Like It

As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s most loved comedies, and in Rosalind boasts one of his most vibrant and compelling heroines. After being cast out of the court by her uncle, who has usurped her father’s rightful dukedom, Rosalind flees to the idyllic Forest of Arden. There, she lives in disguise as a man, spends time with her admirer Orlando (who does not recognize her), and masterminds a series of marriages for love.

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is generally considered one of the greatest playwrights in history. He was born in 1564 in the English town of Stratford-upon-Avon, and produced more than 30 plays during his lifetime, in addition to many works of poetry. His works are still frequently performed around the world today, more than 400 years after his death in 1616, and have been translated into every major language. Although the scarcity of historical records about him means that very little is known about his personal life, the enduring popularity of his work has cemented his reputation as the greatest writer in the English language.

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9782808018739

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Plurilingua Publishing

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56

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