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The laws of fiction

2007, European Journal of English Studies

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The paper explores the relationship between law and literature, particularly focusing on the concept of evidence as a means of evidence and persuasion in both domains. It argues that the rhetorical strategies employed in law and literature are notably intertwined, as both fields require the establishment of truth and justice based on persuasive representation. The historical construction of evidence showcases its dependence on linguistic representation, challenging the perceived autonomy of evidence in both legal and literary contexts.