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Libel and lampoon : satire in the courts, 1670-1792 /

This resource explores the mutually shaping influences of legal developments over the 18th century and the expression and form of satire in the period, from satirical literature to non-verbal forms including caricature.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bricker, Andrew Benjamin (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2022.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Law and literature (Oxford)
Subjects:
Libel and slander > England > History > 18th century.
Press law > England > History > 18th century.
Satire > History and criticism.
Lampoon > History > 18th century.
Booksellers and bookselling > England > History > 18th century.
Modern.
HISTORY.
Legal History.
LAW.
LITERARY CRITICISM.
18th Century.
Booksellers and bookselling
Lampoon
Libel and slander
Press law
Satire
England
1700-1799
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This resource explores the mutually shaping influences of legal developments over the 18th century and the expression and form of satire in the period, from satirical literature to non-verbal forms including caricature.
Item Description:This edition also issued in print: 2022.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 326 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and color).
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191938511
0191938513
9780192661272
0192661272