Joyce in court
by Adrian Hardiman
"Books about the works of James Joyce are an academic industry. Most of them are unreadable and esoteric. Adrian Hardiman's book is both highly accessible and strikingly original. He spent years researching Joyce's obsession with the legal system, and the myriad references to notorious trials in Ulysses and Finnegans Wake. Joyce was fascinated by and felt passionately about miscarriages of justice, and his view of the law was coloured by the potential for grave injustice when evidence is not questioned as it should be. Hardiman recreates the colourful, dangerous world of the Victorian and Edwardian courtrooms of Dublin and London, where the death penalty loomed over many trials. He brings to life the eccentric barristers, corrupt policemen and omnipotent judges who made the law so entertaining and so treacherous."--Jacket.
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History, Law, Knowledge, Justice, Administration of, in literature, Law and literature, Administration of Justice, Law in literature, Joyce, james, 1882-1941, Justice, administration of, Ireland, politics and government, Law, ireland, Joyce, James, 1882-1941 -- Knowledge -- Justice, Administration of, Joyce, James, 1882-1941 -- Knowledge -- Law, Joyce, James, 1882-1941. Ulysses, Law and literature -- Ireland -- History -- 20th century, Law and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century, Justice, Administration of -- Ireland -- History -- 19th century, Justice, Administration of -- Ireland -- History -- 20th centuryPeople
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-361) and index.
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