Primus inter pares means “first among equals” and refers to the dominant person in a group of people who are nominally equal. Many organizations have a person or position with this status, including government officials, religious leaders, and the ancient Roman Senate. The title does not necessarily come with greater authority or power. Primus inter […]
Shakespeare was not the only celebrated writer of his time, with many poets and playwrights thriving under Queen Elizabeth I’s patronage. Theaters competed for audiences, resulting in extensive patronage for talented writers. Shakespeare’s contemporaries included the University Wits, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, Thomas Kyd, and Philip Massinger. Other popular poets were George Chapman, William Davenant, […]
