Rape Upon Rape Or The Justice Caught In His Own Trap, A Comedy

By Henry Fielding

Book Overview

Rape Upon Rape Or The Justice Caught In His Own Trap is a comedic play written by the renowned English author, Henry Fielding. The play follows the story of a young woman named Peggy, who is raped by a man named Sir John Brute. Peggy seeks justice for the crime committed against her, but the justice system fails her, leaving her feeling helpless and alone.In the midst of her despair, Peggy meets a group of women who have also experienced sexual assault and together they plot their revenge against their attackers. The play is filled with witty dialogue, social commentary, and satire, as Fielding uses humor to shed light on the flaws of the justice system and the treatment of women in society.Rape Upon Rape Or The Justice Caught In His Own Trap is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that challenges societal norms and expectations. It is a timeless piece of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419143948
• ISBN13: 9781419143946
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.4"