The Law Of Literary Criticism As Illustrated By The Athenaeum Libel Case (1875)

The Law of Literary Criticism as Illustrated by the Athenaeum Libel Case (1875) is a non-fiction book written by Thomas Brumby Johnston. The book delves into the legalities of literary criticism and explores the Athenaeum libel case of 1875 as a prime example. The Athenaeum was a British literary magazine that published a scathing review of a book titled The Confessions of a Thug. The author of the book, Philip Meadows Taylor, sued the magazine for libel, claiming that the review had damaged his reputation and his book's sales. The case went to court, and the book provides a detailed account of the legal proceedings and the arguments put forth by both sides. Johnston's book examines the broader implications of the case and the legal principles that govern literary criticism. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of law and literature and the legal protections afforded to writers and critics.Johnston V. Sir Charles Dilke, And Others, Proprietors And Publishers Of The Athenaeum.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.