Through Hell with Hiprah Hunt by Art Young
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"Through Hell with Hiprah Hunt" by Arthur Young is a satirical exploration of the Infernal regions written in the early 20th century. This unique work blends elements of poetry and prose, presenting an imaginative journey that pays homage to Dante's "Inferno" while infusing modern sensibilities and humor. The book centers around Hiprah Hunt, a self-proclaimed lecturer, reformer, and poet, who believes in the reality of Hell and seeks to validate its existence
through a six-week journey in the underworld. In this whimsical yet thought-provoking narrative, Hiprah Hunt embarks on his expedition after mysteriously disappearing from his life as a town preacher. His adventure is filled with encounters with various demons, sinners, and the peculiar punishments meted out to souls based on their earthly follies and vices. Along the way, he observes the plight of individuals who engaged in selfish or harmful behavior during their lives, ranging from bribe-taking aldermen to confirmed writers of bad poetry. The satirical tone of the book reveals social critiques relevant to the time, offering a comedic yet reflective look at morality and the consequences of one's actions, ultimately leading to a humorous conclusion that emphasizes the need for self-awareness and accountability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Young, Art, 1866-1943 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01026605 |
| Title |
Through Hell with Hiprah Hunt A Series of Pictures and Notes of Travel Illustrating the Adventures of a Modern Dante in the Infernal Regions; Also Other Pictures of the Same Subterranean World |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | Hell -- Humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58131 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58131-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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