Shakespeare and Trauma Theory

Kelsey Ridge provides a thorough overview of how we can use trauma theory to understand Shakespeare through its intellectual and practical application . Ridge covers the history of trauma theory from Freud to Holocaust studies and PTSD by drawing on psychoanalytic theory, feminist theory, post-colonial theory and disability studies. The Rape of Lucrece , Titus Andronicus , and Merchant of Venice provide initial case studies of trauma-informed analyses of Shakespeare, whilst a focus on adaptation furthers our understanding of key plays and productions. These include The Tempest , The Percys'' Opera inspired by Henry IV, Part 1 , and Cry Havoc! , a production by the trauma-focused theatre company De-Cruit, which together suggest how trauma theory can be used as a tool for analysing Shakespeare as well as engaging with the lived experience of trauma itself. In communicating these interpretations, Ridge provides a set of tools for those wanting to conduct their own trauma theory analyses of Shakespeare, productions and adaptations themselves. A dynamic resource for academics, students, and theatre practitioners, Shakespeare and Trauma Theory includes suggested readings and resources as well as a glossary of key terms to support understanding of an important and growing field in Shakespeare studies.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Kelsey Ridge
• Verlag: Arden shakespeare
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erscheint: 16.04.2026
• EAN: 9781350439108
• ISBN: 978-1-350-43910-8
• Seiten: 184
• Serie: Shakespeare and Theory
• Themen: Belletristik > Lyrik, Dramatik > Dramatik; Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft > Englische Sprachwissenschaft / Literaturwissenschaft; LITERARY CRITICISM / Shakespeare, DRAMA / Shakespeare, Theatre Studies, Shakespeare Studies & Criticism, Early 17th century c 1600 to c 1650, Shakespeare Plays, Later 16th century c 1550 to c 1599, Relating to Shakespeare / Shakespearean