Shakespeare Wrote for Money

The idea that Shakespeare wrote for money challenges the romantic image of him as a purely artistic genius. I'm curious what led Nick Hornby to highlight this aspect of his career.

His witty takes made me laugh, but I wondered if some readers might find the tone a little over the top or distracting from the critique.

It made me reconsider the commercial pressures faced by writers then and now. I wonder if others felt this perspective makes his work more relatable or less noble.