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Shakespeare and the Economic Imperative

Whats aught but as tis valued?

Peter F. Grav

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Grav, Peter F.
Shakespeare and the economic imperative : whats aught but as tis valued? / by Peter F. Grav.
p. cm.(Studies in major literary authors)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-96316-9 (hbk.)
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ISBN-13: 978-0-203-92791-5 (ebk)
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1. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616Criticism and interpretation. 2. Shakespeare, William, 15641616Knowledge--Economics. 3. Money in literature. 4. Value in literature. 5. Capitalism in literature. 6. Ethics in literature. 7. MoneySocial aspects. 8. Interpersonal relationsEconomic aspects. I. Title.
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ISBN10: 0-415-96316-8 (hbk)

ISBN10: 0-203-92791-5 (ebk)

ISBN13: 978-0-415-96316-9 (hbk)

ISBN13: 978-0-203-92791-5 (ebk)

This project would not have been possible had it not been for the influence and contributions of the following people. To them, I am eternally grateful. First, Laurie Maguire, who alerted me to the endless possibilities and complexities in Shakespeares plays. Her encouragement of my work as an undergraduate is largely responsible for all that I have accomplished since. I am also beholden to her for showing me that the answers could usually be found in the text. Second, I owe a debt of thanks to Alexander Leggatt, whose guidance and unfailingly sage advice during the writing of this book was invaluable. As well, I am grateful to David Galbraith and John Reibetanz for their input and advice during the early stages of this work. I would also like to thank Rachael Cayley for all of her help in the final editing stages. Last, and certainly not least, Tom, not only for being a second set of eyes throughout the writing of this book, but also for his love and support, which made the realization of this project possible.

An abridged version of was previously published under the title Money Changes Everything: Quarto and Folio The Merry Wives of Windsor and the Case for Revision in Comparative Drama 40:2 (Summer 2006). Reprinted here by permission of Comparative Drama.