Matthew Steggle

Matthew Steggle is a prominent scholar in early modern English literature, serving as a professor at the University of Bristol. He is known for his extensive research on William Shakespeare and his works, challenging long-held assumptions about the playwright's life and relationships. Recently, Steggle's analysis of a 17th-century letter fragment has provided new insights into Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway, suggesting that they may have spent significant time together in London, contrary to the belief that Anne remained in Stratford-upon-Avon throughout their marriage.