Shakespeare's legal maxims

Name: Shakespeare's legal maxims
Author: William Lowes Rushton

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About This Book

A legal study that collects and explains the law maxims embedded in Shakespeare's works, showing how the plays translate Latin legal phrases into English and illustrating common law principles through textual examples. The author annotates passages, clarifies law terms and customs, corrects previous scholarly mistakes, and compares these usages with established maxims and legal authorities. He supplies illustrative citations and argues that many legal aphorisms are woven into the verse and prose in ways that nonlegal commentators may overlook.

About the Author

William Lowes Rushton

William Lowes Rushton was a legal scholar and author, best known for his work "Shakespeare's Legal Maxims." In this notable book, Rushton explores the intersection of law and literature, examining how legal principles are reflected in the works of William Shakespeare. His contributions provide valuable insights into the legal context of Shakespeare's plays and the implications of legal thought in the Elizabethan era. Rushton's scholarship highlights the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's work in understanding legal concepts and their application in society.