Unique Features of the Signet Classic Shakespeare: An extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of the Signet Clasic Shakespeare series, Sylvan Barnet Special introduction to the play by the editor, J.A. Bryant, Jr., University of Kentucky Source from which Shakespeare derived Romeo and Juliet--Arthur Brooke's The Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Julet Dramatic criticism from the past and present: commentaries by Samuel Johnson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Michael Goldman, Susan Snyder, Marianne Novy A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors and prodctions of Romeo and Juliet Text, notes, and comentaries printed in the clearest, most readable type Up to date list of recommended readings.