Full Title: As You Like It

Playwright: William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Title of the Playwright: Father of English Drama, The Bard of Avon

Source: Rosalynde, a prose romance by Thomas Lodge (published in 1590)

Written Time: Between 1599 and 1600

Published Date: 1623

Genre: Romantic Comedy, Pastoral Comedy

Time Setting: Late 16th century, during the Renaissance Period.

Place Setting: Forest of Arden & Court of Duke Frederick.

Climax: When Rosalind reveals herself and arranges the marriages.

Total Acts & Scenes: 5 Acts, 22 Scenes.