Summary
- A remarkable lawyer has argued over 150 cases before the Supreme Court, significantly influencing American constitutional law.
- While serving in Congress, he was recognized by a later chief justice as possibly the greatest advocate in the Court's history.
- His unique legacy includes a 1936 short story where he faces off against Satan in a jury trial for a New Hampshire farmer's soul.
- This intriguing blend of legal prowess and literary fame raises questions about the intersection of law and morality.
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