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The Littlehampton Libels: A Miscarriage of Justice and a Mystery about Words in 1920s England
The Littlehampton Libels: A Miscarriage of Justice and a Mystery about Words in 1920s England
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The Littlehampton Libels is a poison-pen mystery that led to a miscarriage of justice in the years following the First World War, challenging the police and the prosecuting lawyers. The investigation produced an archive that shows how ordinary people could use the English language in inventive and surprising ways, and how their personal lives had surprises.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press
The Littlehampton Libels is a captivating tale that delves into a poison-pen mystery that resulted in a miscarriage of justice in the years following the First World War. This case posed significant challenges to the police and prosecuting lawyers, akin to any capital crime. When a renowned Metropolitan Police detective was assigned to solve the case, he conducted thorough investigations by questioning the residents of the seaside town of Littlehampton about their neighbors' vocabulary, letter-writing habits, handwriting, swearing practices, and the peculiar nature of the abusive letters at the center of the investigation. The extensive archive generated by the investigation provides a remarkable insight into how ordinary individuals employed the English language in innovative and unexpected ways during a time when universal literacy was still a relatively novel concept. Furthermore, the personal lives of these individuals also contained unexpected twists and turns. The detective's inquiries and courtroom dramas unveiled their secrets and the intricate details of neighborhood and family life. By drawing upon these records, The Littlehampton Libels intricately weaves a tapestry of devotion and resentment, desire and manipulation, within a working-class community. It is rare for history to offer such a profound exploration into the inner lives of ordinary people, providing a unique perspective on this historical era.
Weight: 316g
Dimension: 133 x 217 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198900061
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