As You Like ItAs You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the First Folio in 1623. The play follows Rosalind, who flees her uncle's court with her cousin Celia to find safety and love in the Forest of Arden. They meet memorable characters, including Jaques, who delivers the famous "All the world's a stage" speech. Critical reception has varied, and the play has been adapted for radio,