Bardell v. Pickwick (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781616190453)

The most famous fictional trial in English literature Bardell v. Pickwick is an episode that occurs in chapter 33 of The Pickwick Papers (1836-1837) by Charles Dickens [1812-1870]. Here the hero becomes the defendant in a breach of promise of marriage suit. Mr. Justice Gaselee and Serjeants Snubbin and Buzfuz are among the characters introduced here. One of the most popular episodes in this widely-loved novel, it was often dramatized or read aloud as a parlor entertainment. Those interested in law will find the text of this trial highly enjoyable, and the notes and commentaries by Percy Fitzgerald interesting and informative.

Author: Charles Dickens
ISBN-10: 1616190450
ISBN-13: 9781616190453
Publisher: Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
Language: English
Published: 02/02/2010
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d