James Wells
Dr. James Wells came to Belmont in 2003 after earning his Ph.D. in English from Ohio University and teaching Shakespeare and literary theory for three years at Bowling Green State University. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from The University of the South and The University of South Carolina, respectively. At Belmont, he teaches courses in Shakespeare, Early Modern English Literature, British Literature, Drama, and Composition. He currently serves as Director of the Graduate Program.
Dr. Wells' research focuses on how Shakespearean drama intensifies paradoxical experience that audiences are having by virtue of watching any play at all. He has published essays on Cariolanus and Macbeth. He also has forthcoming (2009) an edition of 2 Henry IV (for the New Kittredge Shakespeare) and a chapter on Henry V in the collection Shakespeare's Characters Exposed.
To his delight, Dr. Wells' young children monopolize his spare time. His oldest is currently constructing a cage that will help keep him at home during the workday.
email: James Wells
phone: 615.460.6239
office: WHB 200 I
