Dr. Robert Stagg

Biography

Robert Stagg is an Assistant Professor and Director of the New Variorum Shakespeare at Texas A&M University. He specializes in Shakespearean studies with a focus on early modern literature. His book, 'Shakespeare's Blank Verse: Alternative History', published by Oxford University Press in 2022, explores the intricacies of Shakespeare’s blank verse and its historical context, earning him the Charles Oldham Shakespeare Prize from the University of Oxford. Stagg's scholarly work has been recognized through numerous articles published in prestigious journals such as 'Studies in Philology', 'Shakespeare Survey', and 'The Review of English Studies', with multiple contributions to edited collections. He is the editor of a special issue of 'Shakespeare' on versification, highlighting his expertise in this area. Currently, Stagg is writing a new book titled 'Shakespeare's Worldly Style', which challenges conventional interpretations of Shakespeare’s literary style across different cultures. His research has been supported by substantial funding from the Leverhulme Trust and the Wolfson Foundation, and he has held various fellowships across respected institutions globally. Additionally, he serves on the advisory committee for the Arden Shakespeare Fourth Series, underscoring his valuable contributions to Renaissance studies.

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