As You Like It by William Shakespeare

As You Like It

William Shakespeare

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245 pages | first published 1599

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With its witty heroine Rosalind, who has the longest role of Shakespeare's female characters, As You Like It is Shakespeare's most light-hearted and most performed comedy. This edition includes numerous illustrations of productions and reassesses ...
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Moods

funny 91%
lighthearted 77%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 14%
challenging 11%
relaxing 11%
reflective 10%
emotional 9%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 38%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6%

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3.72

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