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- Title
Shakespeare's Strangers and English Law.
- Authors
Fiorato, Sidia
- Abstract
"Shakespeare's Strangers and English Law" by Paul Raffield is a book that examines the concept of "strangers" in Shakespearean works and their relationship to English juridical culture. The book is organized into five chapters, mirroring the structure of Shakespearean plays, and explores various issues related to strangers during the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean period. The author argues for tolerance and challenges populist and racist attitudes. The review provides an overview of the book's chapters and highlights the intersections between social, legal, and individual dimensions in Shakespeare's works. It also discusses the themes of strangers, citizenship, and justice, and how Shakespeare's plays reflect the cultural and legal context of the time. The text draws connections to contemporary events, such as Brexit, and emphasizes the importance of considering the role of law in society. Overall, it offers a thought-provoking analysis of Shakespeare's portrayal of strangers and their interactions with the legal system.
- Subjects
BREXIT Referendum, 2016; ENGLISH language; STRANGERS; LEGAL professions; XENOPHOBIA; POLITICAL elites; LEGAL norms; SEDITION
- Publication
Pólemos (2035-5262), 2024, Vol 18, Issue 1, p193
- ISSN
2035-5262
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1515/pol-2024-2010