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Charles E. Phelps

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ISBN 10 : 1331066832 ISBN 13 : 9781331066835

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Explore how a famous Shakespeare line reveals an age‑old clash of courts and equity.

Falstaff and Equity, An Interpretation gathers historical records and legal cases to illuminate the interplay between Shakespeare’s world and early English law. This scholarly work argues that a single line from Falstaff opens a window onto the long struggle between common law and equity, and it traces how real court decisions shaped the drama’s meaning. The author grounds the discussion in authentic evidence and connects dramatic moments to actual trials and legal concepts.

Readers will encounter detailed looks at landmark cases, the evolution of equity, and the author’s distinctive approach to Shakespeare’s language. The book also explores how the playwright’s world informs our understanding of law, justice, and the period’s legal culture, while presenting a focused argument about the line’s purpose and timing within the plays.

Foundations of juridical equity and its contrast with common law

Key legal cases and their influence on interpretation

Close reading of Falstaff’s famous line in its historical context

Connections between Shakespeare’s life, legal history, and dramatic technique

Ideal for readers of Shakespeare, legal history, and those curious about how drama and law intersect.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331066832
ISBN 13: 9781331066835
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 234
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Falstaff and Equity: An Interpretation (Classic Reprint)

Charles E. Phelps

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1331066832 ISBN 13 : 9781331066835

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. In this in-depth study of Shakespeare's work, the author explores a neglected facet of Falstaff's most famous scene, the highway robbery, identifying a local reference to a real-life legal battle raging in London in the 1590s. This fierce struggle for supremacy between the courts of common law and equity raged for centuries, with each side jockeying for position in a bid to expand their jurisdiction. The author traces the legal origins of equity from its roots in ancient Roman law through the contest between the ecclesiastical and temporal courts. The text delves into the reported cases of the period, including those of Heal, Throckmorton v. Finch, Mylward v. Weldon, and Shakespeare v. Lambert, revealing fascinating details of the legal wrangling that gripped London and captivated its residents. Combining meticulous research with a lively narrative style, this book offers a fresh perspective on the depth and genius of Shakespeare's writing, illuminating a topical reference embedded within one of his most enduring comedies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331066835_0

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