The Law and Lawyers of Pickwick A Lecture

"The Law and Lawyers of Pickwick" by Sir Frank Lockwood is a lecture that examines the lawyers in Charles Dickens' novel, "The Pickwick Papers," revealing the good, the bad, and the silly sides of the legal world during the Victorian era. Lockwood, a lawyer himself, uses his knowledge to explain Dickens' characters, like the clever Mr. Perker, the shady Dodson and Fogg, and the unforgettable Serjeant Buzfuz. Lockwood humorously yet seriously studies these characters to show how Dickens used them to talk about fairness, right and wrong, and the problems with the legal system. By sharing stories and details, Lockwood shows the differences between lawyers who are sneaky and dishonest and those who are honest and brave, inviting the reader to appreciate Dickens' funny and thoughtful view of the legal profession. This book celebrates Dickens' writing and thinks about the legal world back then.