Links Between Shakespeare and the Law

""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 scholars, John Barton, and Peter W.M. Blunkett, the book delves into the legal themes and language used in Shakespeare's plays, as well as the legal context in which they were written. The authors analyze Shakespeare's use of legal terminology, the influence of legal cases on his works, and the portrayal of lawyers and judges in his plays. They also examine the social, political, and cultural factors that shaped the legal system during Shakespeare's era. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare, legal history, or the intersection of law and literature.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.