Shay Boisvert

Biography

Shay specializes in Postmodern British and American literature, 20th century theory particularly existentialist theory, and contemporary ethical theory. Her research interests include disability studies, environmental ethics, censorship, and existentialism.  Prior to coming to URI, she received her Bachelor’s degree from Saint Francis University, where her previous thesis focused on the figure of the Byronic Hero in the literature of Anya Seton, focusing on her transatlantic development of the archetype. Shay also enjoys traveling, surfing, attempting to train her cat, and Disney. When not teaching, writing, or studying she can be found either on the beach or with a cup of Earl Grey in hand.

Research

Postmodern British and American literature, 20th-century theory, disability studies, environmental ethics, censorship, and existentialism.  

Selected Publications

SCHOLARLY

Boisvert, Shay. “Anna Seton and the Adaptation of Select British Archetypes.” Tapestries: Literary and Visual Arts Magazine, vol. 8, 2019. Historical analysis on Anya Seton and her detailed crafting and innovation of the Byronic Hero archetype.

Boisvert, Shay E. “The Secret History of the Birth of Tragedy.” Spectrum: Journal of Student Research, vol. 9, no. 3, 2018. An examination into the link between Nietzsche and Post-Modern literature, morality, and society.

Boisvert, Shayna. “More than Just a Character.” Delta Epsilon Sigma Journal, LXII, no. 1, 2017. An examination into the life of Audrey Hepburn and how her experience in the WWII resistance forces led to her future ethical endeavors.

Boisvert, Shay. “Edgar Allan Poe: Dancing with Madness.” Tapestries: Literary and Visual Arts Magazine, vol. 6, 2017. A psychoanalytic essay on the presentation of schizophrenia in the works of Edgar Allan Poe.

CREATIVE

“In Magnitudine Temporis” publication in The William and Mary Review (2018)
“Modus” publication in The William and Mary Review (2018)
“Constellations” publication in The Esthetic Apostle (2018)
“Hatched” publication in The Vehicle (2018)
“Innocence Lost” publication in Adelaide Magazine (2017)
“Carnival” publication in Adelaide Magazine (2017)
“Aphrodite” publication in Delta Epsilon Sigma Creative Journal (2017)
“Cassandra” publication in Delta Epsilon Sigma Creative Journal (2017)
“Ari” publication in Mochila Review (2016)

Courses Taught

WRT 104: Introductions to Writing

Curriculum Vitae

Twitter: shay_writes
Linkedin: shay-e-boisvert