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Synopsis
Shakespeare, A Lawyer (1858) is a book written by William Lowes Rushton that explores the possibility that William Shakespeare may have had legal training and worked as a lawyer. The book examines evidence from Shakespeare's plays and historical records to support this theory, including the use of legal terminology, the accuracy of legal procedures depicted in the plays, and Shakespeare's connections to the legal profession through his family and acquaintances. Rushton also discusses the social and political context of the Elizabethan era, arguing that Shakespeare's legal knowledge and experience would have been valuable in navigating the complex legal system of the time. Overall, Shakespeare, A Lawyer offers a unique perspective on the life and work of one of the greatest playwrights in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.Book Details
Published
June 14, 2026
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Pages
56
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781104467258