This book discussion explores how legal processes are portrayed in literature, examining both the historical development of legal systems and their practical and symbolic functions within society. We’ll begin with a brief overview of how courts, laws, and legal institutions have evolved and what roles they are meant to serve, from justice and order to power and control. The session will then highlight works that engage with legal systems in diverse ways—using trials, laws, and legal concepts to probe morality, authority, social inequality, and human rights. Together, these texts offer a rich lens for understanding how literature reflects, critiques, and reimagines the law.

Location: Maison des Associations, salle Albert Jacquard
Starting time: 7:15 pm sharp
Presenter: Lisa

Format:
Part 1: presenter(s) provide a short overview of the pre-selected books, highlighting some of the reviews and critics and other relevant background. Members who have read any of the books can contribute.
Part 2: participants are invited to introduce any book that they would like to recommend and provide a short overview thereof (on a voluntarily basis).
Part 3: participants vote to select the book to be discussed in one of the upcoming book discussion meetings.
We look forward to seeing you all!

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