Louise Marshall

Louise Marshall is a Professor and Head of the Department of English & Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University. Her research explores Shakespearean adaptations, national identity, and Britishness in early modern and 18th-century literature.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Dramatic Histories and Party Politics, 1719-1745, supervised by Professor Paulina Kewes and Dr Stephen Prescott (2003).

Marshall’s work bridges literary theory, political representation, and postcolonial studies, focusing on how Shakespeare’s histories influenced 18th-century British theater. She has contributed to digital humanities through studies on technology’s role in teaching literature and community engagement.

Her publications highlight trends in Shakespearean adaptations, national myths, and gender dynamics in political narratives. Key themes include the interplay of empire, Britishness, and women’s roles in shaping cultural identity during the early modern period.

• Project: E-Learning Advocate at English Subject Centre, funded by the Higher Education Academy (2007-2008).

Marshall has supervised research projects in the Department of English & Creative Writing, though formal student names are not listed. Her scholarship also intersects with cultural studies, analyzing how national identity is reenacted through literary and theatrical reinterpretations.