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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Clamouring for Legal Protection: What the Great Books Teach Us About People Fleeing from Persecution by Robert F Barsky
In this novel approach to law and literature Robert Barsky delves into the canon of so-called Great Books and discovers that many beloved characters therein encounter obstacles similar to those faced by contemporary refugees and undocumented persons. Here is a plethora of details about border crossings including those undertaken to flee pandemics civil unrest racism intolerance war forced marriage or limited opportunities in their home countries.The struggles of Odysseus Moses Aeneas Dante Satan Dracula and Alice in Wonderland among many others provide surprising insights into current discussions about those who have left untenable situations in their home countries in search of legal protection.