When was Emma Smith born and where did she grow up?
Emma Josephine Smith arrived in the world on the 15th of May 1970. Her childhood unfolded within the industrial streets of Leeds, far from the hallowed halls of Oxford University.
Questions about Emma Smith (scholar)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What specific theory did Emma Smith publish about All's Well that Ends Well in 2012?
In 2012, Emma Smith published a new argument alongside Laurie Maguire regarding the play All's Well that Ends Well. They proposed that Thomas Middleton co-wrote the work with William Shakespeare.
How did Emma Smith authenticate a newly discovered copy of the First Folio in 2016?
In 2016, Emma Smith authenticated a newly discovered copy of the First Folio found at Mount Stuart House on the Isle of Bute. This discovery added another layer to the story of how these books survived four centuries.
Which book by Emma Smith appeared in 2019 as an extension of her undergraduate lectures?
This Is Shakespeare appeared in 2019 as a direct extension of those classroom sessions. The same lecture series became the basis for her podcast Approaching Shakespeare which discusses twenty of Shakespeare's plays in chronological order.
On what date did Emma Smith join the Great Lives radio series to discuss Christopher Marlowe?
In August 2024 she joined the Radio 4 series Great Lives discussing Christopher Marlowe with director Julien Temple. These programs allowed her to reach audiences who might never attend a university lecture.