Performing Economic Thought

Delve into the fascinating intersection of economics and literature with Performing Economic Thought by Bradley D. Ryner, published by Edinburgh University Press in 2013. This insightful hardback spans 232 pages, exploring the structural similarities between English mercantile treatises and drama from 1600 to 1642. Ryner meticulously analyzes the representational conventions of both plays and mercantile writings, shedding light on the cultural and economic landscape of the time. As the English East India Company was chartered and public playhouses closed due to the Civil War, this book offers a unique perspective on how economic thought influenced literature and vice versa. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of 17th-century history, economics, and English drama, Performing Economic Thought invites readers to consider the broader implications of economic discourse within the arts.