Retributive Justice: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1813)

By Joseph Aston

Book Overview

Retributive Justice: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1813) is a play written by Joseph Aston. The story revolves around the character of Sir Arthur, a wealthy and powerful man who has committed a heinous crime. The play explores the themes of justice, morality, and the consequences of one's actions.The play opens with Sir Arthur being accused of a crime he committed years ago. He is brought to trial, and the evidence against him is overwhelming. Despite his wealth and power, Sir Arthur is found guilty and sentenced to death.As the play progresses, the audience sees Sir Arthur's character unravel. He becomes increasingly desperate and paranoid, consumed by guilt and fear. Meanwhile, his wife and daughter struggle to come to terms with his actions and the consequences they now face.Retributive Justice is a powerful exploration of the human psyche and the consequences of our actions. It is a tragic tale of justice served, but at a great cost to those involved. Aston's writing is both poetic and poignant, drawing the audience into the story and leaving a lasting impression.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: 1104375079
• ISBN13: 9781104375072
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"