Leading Cases Done Into English and Other Diversions.
Pollock, Sir Frederick [1845-1937]. Leading Cases Done into English and Other Diversions. London: Macmillan and Co., 1892. x, 98, [2] pp. Octavo (5" x 7-1/2"). Original publisher's cloth bound hardcover, gilt title to spine, untrimmed edges. Light rubbing to extremities, corners bumped. A very good copy. $25. * A collection of light verse and essays that translates significant, often obscure, English legal cases into humorous poetry and parodies. It is intended for both legal professionals and general readers with an interest in the history of law and literature. The book is a blend of legal scholarship and literary fun, divided into two main parts. "Leading Cases Done into English": This primary section of the book features summaries of landmark legal decisions, from areas such as criminal law, contract law, and property law, translated into verse. Pollock uses poetic styles and parodies of well-known poets like Walter Scott, Lord Byron, and Alfred Tennyson to make complex and sometimes dry legal concepts more accessible and entertaining. The cases often deal with arcane points of law, such as the specifics of trespass ab initio. "Other Diversions": This section, collected for the first time in the 1892 edition, includes various other essays, articles, and short pieces. These explore a range of topics reflecting Pollock's diverse interests, including commentary on legal history, the role of judges, and other non-legal enthusiasms like Shakespeare, Beethoven, and the works of the Brothers Grimm. The work is considered a classic example of legal humor and an inventive approach to legal history.
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Book number 83319