The Scales of Justice and the Poet's Pen: Representations of Legal Philosophy in English Literature

This article explores the intricate and profound connection between English literature and legal philosophy. This research argues that throughout its history, English literature has not only served as a mirror reflecting legal concepts and developments but has also actively participated in shaping, critiquing, and re-evaluating fundamental ideas of justice, sovereignty, individual rights, and the legitimacy of law. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, this article analyzes selected literary texts from various periods, from Anglo-Saxon to the contemporary era, to demonstrate how prominent authors, through narratives, characters, and ethical dilemmas, have enriched our understanding of the nature of law and its place in society. The findings of this study highlight the importance of literature as a rich repository for legal philosophy research and illustrate its potential to offer innovative insights into perennial and contemporary legal challenges.

Keywords: Legal Philosophy, English Literature, Justice, Sovereignty, Natural Rights, Positive Law, Legal Criticism, Interdisciplinary Studies.Keywords: Legal Philosophy, English Literature, Justice, Sovereignty, Natural Rights, Positive Law, Legal Criticism, Interdisciplinary Studies.Keywords: Legal Philosophy, English Literature, Justice, Sovereignty, Natural Rights, Positive Law, Legal Criticism, Interdisciplinary Studies.Keywords: Legal Philosophy, English Literature, Justice, Sovereignty, Natural Rights, Positive Law, Legal Criticism, Interdisciplinary Studies.Keywords: Legal Philosophy, English Literature, Justice, Sovereignty, Natural Rights, Positive Law, Legal Criticism, Interdisciplinary Studies.Keywords: Legal Philosophy, English Literature, Justice, Sovereignty, Natural Rights, Positive Law, Legal Criticism, Interdisciplinary Studies.Keywords: Legal Philosophy, English Literature, Justice, Sovereignty, Natural Rights, Positive Law, Legal Criticism, Interdisciplinary Studies.
Keywords: Legal Philosophy, English Literature, Justice, Sovereignty, Natural Rights, Positive Law, Legal Criticism, Interdisciplinary Studies.Keywords: Legal Philosophy, English Literature, Justice, Sovereignty, Natural Rights, Positive Law, Legal Criticism, Interdisciplinary Studies.