Shakespeare's money : how much did he make and what did this mean? / Robert Bearman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bearman, Robert, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

Shakespeare, William.

Dramatists, English--Early modern, 1500-1700--Economic conditions.

Dramatists, English.

Dramatists, English--Early modern, 1500-1700--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016.

Summary:

'Shakespeare's Money' explores what archival records can reveal about Shakespeare's economic and social success, shedding light on how he elevated his family from lowly status to minor gentry and how economic concerns were ever present in his daily life.

Contents:

Cover; Shakespeare's money: How much did he make and what did this mean?; Copyright; Contents; Abbreviations; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Early life; Family background; John Shakespeare's difficulties; Education and marriage; Career choices; Chapter 3: Laying the foundations; Early years in the theatre; A search for patronage?; As a Chamberlain's Man; A freelance writer?; Early residences in London; Chapter 4: Consolidation; The grant of arms; The purchase of New Place; Early business dealings; The property portfolio expands; Further investment, 1602-1605; Shakespeare the gentleman?

Chapter 5: RetrenchmentShakespeare the maltster; The Addenbrooke case; The Stratford tithes; The Welcombe enclosures; Chapter 6: The final count; Shakespeare's income; Shakespeare's status ; The Blackfriars Gatehouse ; Shakespeare's monument ; Chapter 7: Conclusion; Works cited; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-107706-2

0-19-182156-X

0-19-107705-4