Links Between Shakespeare and the Law

By Dunbar Plunket Barton

Book Overview

""Links Between Shakespeare and the Law"" is a comprehensive exploration of the connections between the works of William Shakespeare and the legal system of his time. Written by legal scholar and Shakespeare expert Dunbar Plunket Barton, this book delves into the legal themes and terminology present in Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, as well as the historical context in which they were written. Barton explores the ways in which Shakespeare's legal knowledge and experience influenced his writing, and how his works in turn shaped the legal system of Elizabethan and Jacobean England. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of law and literature, and sheds new light on the enduring legacy of Shakespeare's work in both fields.1929. A collection of various links which are discoverable between Shakespeare and the law, distributed under three principle headings. His relation to the Inns of Court and of Chancery are dealt with in Chapters 2, 3 and 4. His references to great Judges, famous advocates and celebrated trials are found in Chapters 5, 6 and 7. The rest of the book is taken up with his legal allusions, a path which has been trodden by other writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162587849
• ISBN13: 9781162587844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"