The Indifference of Law to Literature
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| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Type | Chapter of a book |
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| Description | This chapter delves into literature's profound role in shaping legal consciousness and identity. These two concepts intertwine seamlessly as their essence converges within the literary narrative. The discourse navigates through three pivotal domains showcasing the potential impact of fiction on the development of legal consciousness: imagination, interpretation, and identity. These spheres intricately relate to conceptualizing law as a societal construct deeply embedded within social fabrics and structures. Within this framework, literature emerges as a potent catalyst, crafting a nuanced portrayal of law and influencing its reception within society. While conventional institutions hold sway over legal significance, literature can reshape interpretative frameworks, fortify inherent values, and legitimize or challenge law sources. Such transformative effects find vivid expression in the late 19th and early 20th-century literature, significantly shaping the legal identity of the contemporary Czech Republic and beyond. |
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