author
Sir Edward Abbott Parry
1863–1943
A judge with a lively literary streak, he wrote witty essays, plays, and children’s books alongside a long legal career. His work often mixes sharp observation with humor, giving his books an appealingly human voice.
5 Audiobooks
The Seven Lamps of Advocacy
by Sir Edward Abbott Parry
The Law and the Poor
by Sir Edward Abbott Parry
Don Quixote of the Mancha, Retold by Judge Parry
by Sir Edward Abbott Parry, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Judgments in Vacation
by Sir Edward Abbott Parry
What the Judge Saw: Being Twenty-Five Years in Manchester by One Who Has Done It
by Sir Edward Abbott Parry
About the author
Born in London on 2 October 1863, Sir Edward Abbott Parry came from a well-known Welsh legal family and followed that path himself, studying at the Middle Temple and being called to the bar in 1885. He later served as Judge of the Manchester County Court and then the Lambeth County Court, building a reputation in public life before being knighted in 1913.
Parry was more than a lawyer: he also wrote plays, essays, and books for younger readers. He is especially remembered for bringing an imaginative, playful touch to his writing, whether he was retelling classic stories or reflecting on the law with humor and personality.
He died on 1 December 1943. Today he stands out as one of those uncommon figures who managed to bridge professional authority and literary charm, making his work interesting to readers well beyond the courtroom.