The study of Shakespeare, as a cultural phenomenon as much as a playwright and poet, is an established university discipline, and a staple of study at all levels. Shakespeare has never been bigger. His plays pack theatres and he is fundamental to the teaching of English literature. How did this all happen?
Nick Groom is Senior Lecturer in Post-Mediaeval Literature at the University of Bristol, and has published widely on Shakespeare, literature and contemporary culture. He is a regular contributor to The Times Higher Education Supplement, and lives on Dartmoor and in London. Piero is an illustrator and graphic designer, selected twice for the 'Best of British Illustration' in 1998 and 1999, exhibiting his work at the Royal College of Art. He currently works for a London-based Latin newspaper.
