The Arden Shakespeare is the established scholarly edition of Shakespeare’s plays. Now in its third series, Arden offers the best in contemporary scholarship. Each volume guides you to a deeper understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare’s work. This edition of Romeo and Juliet provides: + A clear and authoritative text, edited to the highest standards of scholarship. + Detailed notes and commentary on the same page as the text. + A full, illustrated introduction to the play’s historical, cultural and performance contexts. + An in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play. + A full index to the introduction and notes. + A select bibliography of references and further reading. With a wealth of helpful and incisive commentary, The Arden Shakespeare is the finest edition of Shakespeare you can find.