Shakespeare and Economic Theory (Shakespeare and Theory)

This book provides a comprehensive overview of economic literary theory as applied to Shakespeare's works, shedding new light on the cultural and historical roots of this field of study.

With a focus on the shifting relations between economics and literature in both the Renaissance and postmodern eras, the author offers fresh readings of some of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including Timon of Athens, King Lear, The Winter's Tale, and more.

Drawing on the work of leading critics such as Jean-Christophe Agnew, Douglas Bruster, and Hugh Grady, this book provides a definitive guide to understanding the intersections between economics and literature in Shakespeare's time and beyond.

Whether you're a scholar or simply a lover of Shakespeare's works, this book is sure to provide new insights and perspectives on the Bard's masterpieces.