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Title:
The Law and Lawyers of Pickwick
A Lecture
Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1894 Roxburghe Press edition by David Price
Summary: "The Law and Lawyers of Pickwick" by Sir Frank Lockwood is a lecture written in the late 19th century that explores the depiction of legal figures within Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers." This insightful analysis delves into how Dickens portrayed various types of lawyers, from unscrupulous solicitors to kind-hearted legal aides, reflecting both the absurdities and the realities of the legal profession in Victorian England. Lockwood, who was a barrister himself, draws on his expertise to illuminate these characters and incidents, revealing a deeper commentary on the legal system of the time. The book centers around the characters from "The Pickwick Papers," particularly highlighting figures such as Mr. Perker, Dodson and Fogg, and the memorable Serjeant Buzfuz. Lockwood provides a humorous yet critical examination of these lawyer characters, showcasing how Dickens used them to address themes of justice, morality, and the inefficiencies of the law. Through anecdotes and detailed descriptions, Lockwood illustrates the contrasting qualities of each legal figure, from the cunning and dishonest tactics of some solicitors to the integrity and courage of others, all while engaging the reader with the comedic yet insightful lens characteristic of Dickens' work. Overall, this book serves as both a celebration of Dickens' literary contributions and a reflection on the historical context of the legal profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lockwood, Frank, Sir, 1846-1897
EBook No.: 21214
Published: Apr 25, 2007
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Pickwick papers
Subject: Lawyers in literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title:
The Law and Lawyers of Pickwick
A Lecture
Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1894 Roxburghe Press edition by David Price
Summary: "The Law and Lawyers of Pickwick" by Sir Frank Lockwood is a lecture written in the late 19th century that explores the depiction of legal figures within Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers." This insightful analysis delves into how Dickens portrayed various types of lawyers, from unscrupulous solicitors to kind-hearted legal aides, reflecting both the absurdities and the realities of the legal profession in Victorian England. Lockwood, who was a barrister himself, draws on his expertise to illuminate these characters and incidents, revealing a deeper commentary on the legal system of the time. The book centers around the characters from "The Pickwick Papers," particularly highlighting figures such as Mr. Perker, Dodson and Fogg, and the memorable Serjeant Buzfuz. Lockwood provides a humorous yet critical examination of these lawyer characters, showcasing how Dickens used them to address themes of justice, morality, and the inefficiencies of the law. Through anecdotes and detailed descriptions, Lockwood illustrates the contrasting qualities of each legal figure, from the cunning and dishonest tactics of some solicitors to the integrity and courage of others, all while engaging the reader with the comedic yet insightful lens characteristic of Dickens' work. Overall, this book serves as both a celebration of Dickens' literary contributions and a reflection on the historical context of the legal profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lockwood, Frank, Sir, 1846-1897
EBook No.: 21214
Published: Apr 25, 2007
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Pickwick papers
Subject: Lawyers in literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.