Happy Tax Day Everyone!
Since today is a day where many Americans ponder the benefits and perils of capitalism, I thought it would make ‘cents’ to talk about one of Shakespeare’s most obscure plays about money, democracy, and the corrupting effect of money.
Here’s a link to my Play Of The Month Page, where you can read my analysis of the characters, themes, and plot:
Here’s a YouTube video summary of the play:
I also have a series of videos where actors and scholars discuss the plays theme and merits:
Scholar Margaret Atwood, Stratford Theater Festival:
And finally, here’s some artwork inspired by the play: