Emma Smith

Emma Smith is a professor of Shakespeare studies at the University of Oxford and a fellow of Hertford College. She is the author of "This Is Shakespeare," a fresh and accessible exploration of the playwright's enduring relevance, which became a Sunday Times bestseller. Her work combines rigorous scholarship with engaging prose that appeals to both academics and general readers. Smith has also written "Portable Magic: A History of Books and Their Readers" and edited numerous Shakespeare texts. Beyond academia, she authored "Maidens' Trip," a novel about women who worked on Britain's canals during World War II, showcasing her versatility as a writer.