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The Court of Chancery: a satirical poem.

By Reginald James Blewitt

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Enter a world of legal absurdity where justice crawls at a snail's pace, and laughter becomes the sharpest weapon against a system choked by its own red tape.

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2019-12-18
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** "The Court of Chancery: A Satirical Poem" by Reginald James Blewitt is a sharp and humorous poem that mocks the slow and corrupt ways of the Court of Chancery, a real English court. Blewitt shows how the court's endless delays and expensive rules trap people in legal nightmares. The poem uses strong images and jokes to make fun of the court, pointing out that it cares more about money than fairness. It begins by presenting the feelings of anger and despair that people have when dealing with the Court of Chancery, utilizing verses to expose the time-consuming, complicated procedures that clients encounter, shining a light on the greed and incompetence of the lawyers and other legal people involved. It reveals a system that causes more problems than it solves, trapping people in a cycle of sadness and postponement as they desperately try to find solutions. Blewitt’s cutting observations uncover the ridiculousness and shame involved when people try to get justice through this court, resulting in a powerful social criticism. **

About the Author

Reginald James Blewitt (1799–1878) was a British MP. He built up the Monmouthshire Merlin newspaper and refurbished Llantarnam Abbey.

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