Sir Stanley William Wells is an English Shakespearean scholar and writer who has devoted his career to the study and editing of Shakespeare's works. He was educated in English at University College London and has held the position of professor emeritus at the University of Birmingham. Wells has served as honorary president of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and has been instrumental in major scholarly projects. Wells is the general editor of both the Oxford Shakespeare and New Penguin Shakespeare series, roles that have made him a central figure in Shakespeare scholarship and publishing. He has authored numerous books about Shakespeare, including Shakespeare Sex and Love, contributing significantly to public understanding of the playwright's life and work. He resides in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare, where he continues his scholarly work.