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LoC No.: 18008465
Title: The Court of Chancery: a satirical poem.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "The Court of Chancery: A Satirical Poem" by Reginald James Blewitt is a satirical poem written in the early 19th century. The poem critiques the glacial pace and inherent corruption of the Court of Chancery, a legal institution in England known for its extensive delays and costly procedures. Through vivid imagery and pointed humor, Blewitt addresses the plight of those trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare, revealing his disdain for a system that often prioritizes monetary gain over justice. At the start of the poem, the author introduces the themes of frustration and hopelessness that pervade the experiences of litigants within the Court of Chancery. He employs a series of verses to depict the arduous and convoluted processes clients must navigate while highlighting the pervasive greed and incompetence of various legal figures involved in these cases. The opening sets the tone for a broader critique, illustrating how the legal system causes more harm than good, as it fosters a cycle of despair and delay for those seeking resolution. Blewitt's sharp observations serve to expose the absurdity and degradation associated with the pursuit of justice through this court, laying the groundwork for a biting social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Blewitt, Reginald James, 1799-1878
EBook No.: 60957
Published: Dec 18, 2019
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain. Court of Chancery -- Humor
Subject: Great Britain. Court of Chancery -- Poetry
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 18008465
Title: The Court of Chancery: a satirical poem.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Court of Chancery: A Satirical Poem" by Reginald James Blewitt is a satirical poem written in the early 19th century. The poem critiques the glacial pace and inherent corruption of the Court of Chancery, a legal institution in England known for its extensive delays and costly procedures. Through vivid imagery and pointed humor, Blewitt addresses the plight of those trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare, revealing his disdain for a system that often prioritizes monetary gain over justice. At the start of the poem, the author introduces the themes of frustration and hopelessness that pervade the experiences of litigants within the Court of Chancery. He employs a series of verses to depict the arduous and convoluted processes clients must navigate while highlighting the pervasive greed and incompetence of various legal figures involved in these cases. The opening sets the tone for a broader critique, illustrating how the legal system causes more harm than good, as it fosters a cycle of despair and delay for those seeking resolution. Blewitt's sharp observations serve to expose the absurdity and degradation associated with the pursuit of justice through this court, laying the groundwork for a biting social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Blewitt, Reginald James, 1799-1878
EBook No.: 60957
Published: Dec 18, 2019
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain. Court of Chancery -- Humor
Subject: Great Britain. Court of Chancery -- Poetry
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.