Shakespeare, A Lawyer (1858)

Shakespeare, A Lawyer is a book written by William Lowes Rushton and first published in 1858. The book explores the theory that William Shakespeare, the famous English playwright, was actually a lawyer by profession. Rushton presents evidence from various sources, including legal documents and Shakespeare's own writings, to support his argument.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Shakespeare's life and work as a lawyer. Rushton begins by examining Shakespeare's education and early career, suggesting that he may have studied law at the Inns of Court in London. He then goes on to explore Shakespeare's use of legal terminology and concepts in his plays, such as the trial scenes in The Merchant of Venice and Measure for Measure.Rushton also discusses Shakespeare's involvement in legal disputes, including his role as a witness in a court case in 1612. He suggests that Shakespeare's legal knowledge and experience may have influenced his writing and helped him to create more complex and nuanced characters.Throughout the book, Rushton provides detailed analysis and interpretation of Shakespeare's works, drawing on his own expertise as a lawyer. He argues that understanding Shakespeare's legal background is essential to fully appreciating his plays and their themes.Overall, Shakespeare, A Lawyer is a fascinating exploration of a little-known aspect of Shakespeare's life and work. It provides a unique perspective on one of the greatest writers in the English language and sheds new light on his enduring legacy.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.