Law and Literature: Recent Episodes
Ryder Seamons
I’m interested in learning more about the lives of famous authors who focus on the LAW in their literature.
Talking about the role of law in the life of Harper Lee, whose “To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of the most influential novels of all time.
Herman Melville: famous for much more than just MOBY-DICK. What aspects of Melville’s life contributed to his focus on law in his stories?
In this episode, I talk about the biography and writings of Washington Irving, commonly acknowledged as the first great American author.