{"product_id":"shakespeare-and-trauma-theory-kelsey-ridge-9781350439108","title":"Shakespeare and Trauma Theory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelsey Ridge provides a thorough overview of how we can use trauma theory to understand Shakespeare through its intellectual and practical application\u003c\/b\u003e. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Rape of Lucrece\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTitus Andronicus\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMerchant of Venice\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Percys' Opera\u003c\/i\u003e inspired by \u003ci\u003eHenry IV, Part 1\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCry Havoc!\u003c\/i\u003e, 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, \u003ci\u003eShakespeare and Trauma Theory\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kelsey Ridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 135043910X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350439108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arden Shakespeare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d","brand":"Kelsey Ridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48089457983743,"sku":"9781350439108","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e6ff9560-d000-4882-a017-f82a050086f0.jpg?v=1769110380","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shakespeare-and-trauma-theory-kelsey-ridge-9781350439108","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}