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Briefless Ballads and Legal Lyrics: Second Series

by James Williams

Level C2 · ProficientPoetry20 chapters
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Length
20 chapters
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About this book

Dive into a unique blend of legal history and verse, where ancient Roman litigants meet whimsical court cases and poetic reflections on justice, all unfolding through sharp, witty lyrics that bring the law's shadows and stories vividly to life.

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Contents

20 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02A Vision of Legal Shadows
03The Squire's Daughter
04Her Letter in Chambers
05Law and Poetry
06Somewhere
07Roman Law
08Bologna
09A Garden Party in the Temple
10The Spinning-House of the Future
11How we found our Verdict
12A Greek Libel

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