{"product_id":"as-you-like-it","title":"As You Like It","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered why love thrives best when we dare to be ourselves? In As You Like It, William Shakespeare presents one of his most joyful and clever theatrical works—a pastoral comedy that dances through the themes of romantic confusion, gender roles, exile, and human nature. Written in the late 16th century but brimming with modern relevance, this classic play continues to delight audiences with its wit, warmth, and layered insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter being wrongfully banished from the court, the bold and witty Rosalind dons a male disguise and flees to the Forest of Arden, where banished nobles, wise fools, love-struck poets, and shepherds collide in a world far removed from political intrigues. In this forest sanctuary, love blossoms and identities are remade in an atmosphere of comic confusion and poetic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll discover in this modern edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Fearless Female Protagonist Rosalind breaks the mold of Shakespearean heroines—intelligent, quick-tongued, and in control of her own fate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Playful Examination of Gender and Identity Through disguise and role reversal, the play invites audiences to question norms around love, appearance, and freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Forest as a Space of Transformation The Forest of Arden becomes a symbolic haven where characters shed their past selves and rediscover truth and joy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemorable Characters and Iconic Lines Meet the melancholy Jaques, the exuberant Touchstone, the loyal Celia, and the lovestruck Orlando, in a world alive with poetry and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Celebration of Freedom and Wit Shakespeare blends philosophical depth with lighthearted comedy, reminding us that life’s messiness often yields its greatest lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Library of Alexandria","offers":[{"title":"eBook","offer_id":58289378492764,"sku":"LOA-C1885-EB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook — Coming soon","offer_id":58289378525532,"sku":"LOA-C1885-AU","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":58289378558300,"sku":"LOA-C1885-PB","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":58289378591068,"sku":"LOA-C1885-HC","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/9442\/8764\/files\/1885_As_You_Like_It__standard__ebook__pages-114__trim-6x9in__1800x2700px.jpg?v=1784150707","url":"https:\/\/libraryofalexandria.com\/fr\/products\/as-you-like-it","provider":"The Library of Alexandria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}