Troubling confessions
Peter Brooks
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Troubling confessions
by Peter Brooks
Published
October 1, 2001
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9780226075860
ISBN-10
0226075869
Description
"In Troubling Confessions, Peter Brooks juxtaposes law and literature to explore the kinds of truth we associate with confessions, and why we both rely on them and regard them with suspicion. For centuries the law has considered confession to be "the queen of proofs," but it has also seen a need to regulate confessions and the circumstances under which they are made, as evidenced in the continuing debate over the Miranda decision. Western culture has made confessional speech a prime measure of authenticity, seeing it as an expression of selfhood that bears witness to personal truth. Yet the urge to confess may be motivated by inextricable layers of shame, guilt, self-loathing, and the desire to propitiate figures of authority. Literature has often understood the problematic nature of confession better than the law, as Brooks demonstrates in perceptive readings of legal cases set against works by Roussean, Dostoevsky, Joyce, and Camus, among others."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in Troubling confessions?
This edition of Troubling confessions has approximately 224 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Troubling confessions?
For most readers, Troubling confessions typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Troubling confessions is approximately 56,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Troubling confessions?
Troubling confessions was written by Peter Brooks.
When was Troubling confessions published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.