This series delves into the complexities of medieval legal texts and their broader cultural, literary, and linguistic contexts. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, it examines the dynamic interplay between law and other fields such as literature, philology, history, philosophy, theology, art history, and digital humanities. Each volume brings together scholarly work that highlights the multifaceted nature of medieval legal sources, offering fresh perspectives on how legal ideas and practices were shaped by and influenced the intellectual and cultural currents of their time. The series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of medieval jurisprudence, revealing its relevance and impact on contemporary legal and humanistic studies. Through this lens, readers will gain deeper insights into the development of legal traditions and their enduring legacy in the modern world.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Ignazio Alessi (series editor), University of Cambridge
Emanuele Conte, University of Rome 3 - EHESS of Paris
Beatrice Pasciuta, University of Palermo
Noëlle-Laetitia Perret, University of Geneva - Arthur Piaget Institut, Neuchâtel (CH)
Gavino Scala (series editor), University of Geneva
Inaugural Volume
Law and Literature
An Interdisciplinary Exploration of Medieval Texts
Edited by Ignazio Alessi, Gavino Scala
An interdisciplinary collection of original essays by both new and established scholars that surveys the complex relationship between law and literature in the Middles Ages.
