Through Hell with Hiprah Hunt
Through Hell with Hiprah Hunt by Art Young is a graphic novel published by Courier Dover Publications on April 21, 2016. This first edition, comprising 144 pages, presents a modern-day interpretation of Dante’s Inferno through a satirical lens. The story follows populist preacher Hiprah “Hell-fire” Hunt, who is determined to prove the existence of Hell, embarking on an odyssey among the damned after mysteriously disappearing for six weeks.
Readers will find a unique blend of fantasy and horror as Young’s work explores themes of morality and justice through the lens of corrupt politicians and other sinners facing their fates. This comic graphic novel not only reflects Young’s artistic style but also pays homage to the literary classic that inspired it. With its roots in early 20th-century political cartoons, this publication offers insights into the social commentary of the time, making it a noteworthy addition for those interested in comics, graphic novels, and literary reinterpretations.
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A modern-day Dante takes a satirical spin through the underworld
Populist preacher Hiprah “Hell-fire” Hunt is obsessed with proving the existence of Hell, and Dante’s Inferno is his constant companion. When the evangelist mysteriously disappears for six weeks, it’s hardly surprising to hear that he’s been to Hell and back. This comic graphic novel depicts his odyssey among the damned, where corrupt politicians, bores, frauds, and other sinners receive their just punishments.
American cartoonist and writer Arthur Henry “Art” Young (1866–1943) is best known for his socialist cartoons, particularly those drawn from 1911–17 for the left-wing political magazine The Masses. Young’s lifelong enthusiasm for the works of Gustav Doré—particularly the French artist’s interpretation of Dante’s Inferno—inspired this humorous 1901 publication. Anyone with an interest in political cartoons, early cartoons, and socialist cartoons will be fascinated by this marvel of invention and craftsmanship and its unique reinterpretation of one of literature’s great classics.
Dover (2016) republication of the edition originally published by Zimmerman’s, New York, 1901.
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