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Shapes of Revenge

Victimization, Vengeance, and Vindictiveness in Shakespeare
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This original approach to Shakespeare's treatment of revenge differs from earlier work on the topic by its emphasis on the psychology of revenge and, in particular, the relationship of revenge to the experience of victimisation. While much critical writing on the theme has assumed that dramatic avengers reflect mental imbalance and are condemned for moral and civil offences, Professor Keyishian treats revenge primarily as a strategy (among other strategies) by which victims of malicious injury strive to restore personal integrity and recover from feelings of powerlessness, violation, and injustice. This deeply thoughtful work makes a substantial contribution to Shakespeare studies.
Harry Keyishian (Madison, NJ) is professor of English at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
"Keyishian's study breaks new ground by examining revenge from a psychological and sociological perspective.... Keyishian is to be applauded for bringing revenge tragedy out of the realm of the moralists and into the arena of psychology and sociology."
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