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Emma Smith is a Professor of Shakespeare Studies and Tutorial Fellow at Hertford College, University of Oxford. Her work bridges literary criticism, book history, and performance studies. She researches Shakespeare’s cultural reception through performance, print, and scholarly critique, emphasizing how interpretations of plays like Richard II and The Merchant of Venice evolve over time. Her 2023 book Portable Magic, shortlisted for the Wolfson Prize, explores the material and cultural dimensions of books. She also engages public audiences through bestsellers like This Is Shakespeare and media collaborations, including BBC documentaries and film consulting for Mary Queen of Scots.
Her academic roles include editing Shakespeare Survey and mentoring students in early modern studies. Recent projects include co-authoring a study on early modern collaboration with Laurie Maguire and preparing The First Elizabethans (Penguin, 2026), examining Elizabethan cultural production. She advises theatre groups like the Royal Shakespeare Company and lectures widely, including at Oxford’s English Faculty.
Awards highlight her scholarly and public impact, such as the Wolfson Prize nomination and global translations of her works. Her media contributions span radio programs on BBC Radio 3 and 4, blending academic rigor with accessible discourse.
