The University Wits Introduction The term “University Wits” refers to a group of late 16th-century English playwrights and poets who were educated mainly at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. They dominated the literary scene in the 1580s and early 1590s, just before Shakespeare’s rise. These writers played a crucial role in shaping English Renaissance drama, bridging the gap between the crude popular entertainments of the earlier period and the mature Elizabethan stage. Key Members The g

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