The Shapes of Revenge

The Shapes of Revenge
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Publisher : Prometheus Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1591022169
ISBN-13 : 9781591022169
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Book Synopsis The Shapes of Revenge by : Harry Keyishian

Download or read book The Shapes of Revenge written by Harry Keyishian and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This approach to Shakespeare's treatment of revenge emphasizes the psychology of revenge and, in particular, the relationship of revenge to the experience of victimization. Instead of assuming that dramatic avengers reflect mental imbalance to be condemned for moral and civil offenses, Keyishian treats revenge as a strategy by which victims strive to restore personal integrity and recover from feelings of powerlessness, violation, and injustice. Keyishian bases his discussion on Renaissance theories about the proper and beneficial role of the passions, from Aristotle and Aquinas to Francis Bacon, Niccolo Machiavelli, and others. His study ranges from authentic and redemptive avengers like Macduff to purely vindictive ones like Iago.


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