Literature and the Law in South Africa, 1910–2010

Explore the intricate relationship between literature and law in South Africa with Literature and the Law in South Africa, 1910–2010 by Ted Laros. Published by Fairleigh Dickinson University Press in 2017, this compelling hardback spans 242 pages, delving into the legal trials that shaped the literary landscape over a century. Laros offers a thorough institutional and poetological analysis of the conflicts that arose within the courts, highlighting the struggles between literary, judicial, and executive elites. This insightful study reveals how these battles ultimately culminated in a constitutional exception for artistic freedom, shedding light on the evolution of censorship, obscenity laws, and sedition in South Africa. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of law and literature, this book is a significant contribution to understanding the complexities of artistic expression in a changing society.