As You Like It

As You Like It is a pastoral comedy written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been composed in 1599. The play follows Rosalind, the daughter of a banished duke, who disguises herself as a man while hiding in the Forest of Arden. As she navigates love and mistaken identities, she encounters various characters, including her true love Orlando and the lovesick Silvius. The play is notable for its exploration of themes like love, identity, and the contrast between court life and pastoral life.