The Groper (1919)

By Henry G. Aikman

Book Overview

The Groper is a novel written by Henry G. Aikman and published in 1919. The story follows the life of a man named George Groper, who is a successful businessman with a dark secret: he is a serial groper. He preys on women in public places, touching them inappropriately and then disappearing into the crowd. Despite his deviant behavior, Groper is able to maintain a respectable image in society and even has a loving wife and family. However, his actions eventually catch up with him and he is forced to confront the consequences of his behavior. The novel explores themes of morality, guilt, and the consequences of one's actions. It also sheds light on the societal attitudes towards sexual harassment and assault during the early 20th century. Overall, The Groper is a thought-provoking and disturbing novel that challenges readers to consider the complexities of human behavior and the impact of our actions on others.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: 1104392135
• ISBN13: 9781104392130
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"