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Lisa S. Starks is a Professor at the University of South Florida specializing in Shakespearean and early modern British literature. Her work bridges literary analysis with cultural studies, focusing on adaptation, gender studies, and ethical philosophy.
Education:
- B.A. in English, California State University - Fullerton
- M.A. in English, University of South Florida
- Ph.D. in English, University of South Florida
Research Interests: Starks examines how Shakespeare’s works intersect with modern ethical frameworks (e.g., Levinas’s radical ethics), cinema, Jewish cultural memory, and representations of violence/trauma in early modern drama. Her current monograph explores Levinasian ethics in Shakespeare adaptations.
Publications Trends: Her recent work analyzes intersections of gender, trauma, and cultural memory in Shakespearean adaptations across media (stage, film, TV). She critiques modern issues like transmisogyny through a Shakespearean lens and explores ethical frameworks in tragic plays.
Awards/Grants: No specific honors listed, but her extensive publications indicate sustained academic recognition.
Advising/Teams: No formal student advisees listed. Collaborates with scholars like Courtney Lehmann and Jessica Jessica (Merchant of Venice chapter).
