by Hatcher Hughes
"Hell-Bent Fer Heaven" is a compelling three-act play set in the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Written by Hatcher Hughes, this dramatic work earned the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1924 and remains a stark exploration of religious fanaticism and the complexities of human nature. The story centers on Rufe Pryor, a manipulative and self-righteous figure who uses his outward religious fervor to mask his true intentions and stir up old family animosities. As Rufe attempts to court Ju
ISBN: 9781025702230
232 pages
Published: 1924-01-01
Publisher: Tradd Street Press