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 Henry Fielding. The story follows the character of Justice Woodcock, a corrupt judge who is known for his lecherous behavior towards women. However, when he is falsely accused of rape, he finds himself caught in his own trap as he tries to prove his innocence.The play is set in 18th century England and touches on themes of justice, morality, and sexual politics. Through witty dialogue and clever plot twists, Fielding satirizes the hypocrisy of the legal system and the societal double standards surrounding sexual assault.Despite its controversial subject matter, Rape Upon Rape Or The Justice Caught In His Own Trap was well-received by audiences during its initial run in 1730. Today, it is considered a classic of English literature and a prime example of Fielding's mastery of comedic writing.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: 1162681500
• ISBN13: 9781162681504
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"