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As You Like It
William Shakespeare
Main CharactersRosalind: A brilliant and witty woman who uses her male disguise to educate her lover on the reality of romance. Jacques: A melancholic philosopher whose cynical observations provide a counterpoint to the play’s romantic optimism. Orlando: A brave but lovelorn young man who proves his devotion through poetry and kindness in the forest.
First Performance: 1603, at Globe Theatre, London
A popular romantic comedy; noted for its philosophical depth and its famous All the world's a stage speech.
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