Literature and Social Morality: A Gandhian Overview
Patil, Hemalatha V. & Patil, V.T.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Book ID : 41425
ISBN-10 : 81-7273-707-6 / 8172737076
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7273-707-8 / 9788172737078
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2013
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
130p., Bib., 23 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- 1. Introduction. 2. Fight for Individual Liberty. 3. The Jury: Bulwark against Injustice. 4. The Spirit of Law Ignored. 5. Prejudice is the Root of All Evil. 6. Miscarriage of Justice. 7. All are not Equal Before Law. 8. Laws Delays. 9. Conclusion.
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the study is to discuss at length some novels and plays in English and American literature by writers with fecundity of knowledge and wisdom by critically analysing and understanding the flaws, limitations and inadequacies of laws, the judiciary and the penal system. The relationship between Literature and Law is examined under the overarching assumption that Literature serves a meaning social purpose. The Gandhian overview emphasizes ethical values which frame of reference of human societies. The book will be useful to students and teachers of literature and law and all others in a stable and just society.
