William Shakespeare's As You Like It (the Folio Society - 1973 Fourth Impression, Artworks By Dali)

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Rosalind, banished by her cruel uncle, travels secretly to the Forest of Arden, where her exiled father holds court. There, dressed as a boy to avoid discovery, she encounters the man she loves - now a fellow exile - and resolves to remain in disguise to test his feelings for her. One of Shakespeare's most sunny, fast-paced and accessible comedies, As You Like It is an exuberant combination of concealed identities and verbal jousting, burlesque and pastoral dream, reconciliations and multiple weddings. In this very special 1973 fourth impression by The Folio Society, there is an introduction by legendary theatre director Peter Brook. In addition, there are specially commissioned artworks of the characters Rosalind, Orlando, and Celia, plus the play settings and costume ideas all painted by Salvador Dali, in his own inimitable style. Slipcase included, with some slight fading to it. Book remains in beautiful condition, with very clean and vibrant pages. Only signs of wear are slight f

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