Lawyers' Merriments [1912]

<p class=ql-align-justify>Murray surveys literature written by lawyers for their amusement and the amusement of their peers. Much of this genre is humorous; it includes such forms as law lyrics whimsical dissertations reports in verse and facetious precedents. Other examples such as proverbs and memorial verses have a didactic intent. A final group includes elegantly written legal works and examples based on literary conventions. Moving from the textual to the visual Murray also considers illustrated law books and legal <em>livres de luxe</em>. An appealing survey it is also a useful starting point for further research into this fascinating genre.</p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>xiv 302 [2] pp. Frontispiece. Illustrations. Plates.</p><p><br></p>