The Mirror of Justice

Exploring the intersection of literature and law, this book delves into significant literary works from antiquity to the modern era that illustrate pivotal crises in Western legal evolution. It examines themes such as the transition to a legal society in The Eumenides, the adaptation of Germanic law in Njal's Saga, and the tensions between law and morality in Antigone and The Merchant of Venice. The analysis also covers the impact of totalitarianism and anarchism in the twentieth century, providing a rich context for understanding legal transformation through literature.