The Law in Shakespeare

Jordan, C.; Cunningham, K.

Leading scholars in the field analyze Shakespeare's plays to show how their dramatic content shapes issues debated in conflicts arising from the creation and application of law. Individual essays focus on such topics such as slander, revenge, and royal prerogative; these studies reveal the problems confronting early modern English men and women.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9781349543342

ISBN-13: 9781349543342

DOI: 10.1057/9780230626348

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 286