Author: William Shakespeare; Illus by Salvador Dali
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1953

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn and foxed boards. Internally sound with beautiful decor by Dali.

This celebrated edition presents a classic work of pastoral comedy, capturing Shakespeare’s spirited tale of exile, disguise and romantic pursuit. The play chronicles Rosalind’s flight into the Forest of Arden, where she instructs, tests and ultimately unites the hearts of those around her while challenging assumptions about identity and love. Salvador Dalí’s surreal illustrations intensify the drama’s wit and lyricism, giving this literary treasure an arresting visual dimension.