Hatcher Hughes (42 results)
Copy 1928: Four Full Length Plays
Hughes, Hatcher; Mullin, Glen; Ling, Milton; Latham, Minor; Gorham, Mack; Nicholson, Kenyon; selected by)
Published by D. Appleton, 1928
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Seller: Easy Chair Books, Lexington, MO, U.S.A.Easy Chair Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. 404 pages. Ex-university library marks, shelf wear, pages yellowed; name inside; a sound binding. No jacket. Authors include Agnes Porter, Edith Isaacs and Rose Albert, Carol McMillan, Hazel Christie Macdonald. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Inventory No: 219400.
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Published by Harper and Brothers, 1925
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Seller: Saucony Book Shop, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.Saucony Book Shop
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Light brown paper-covered boards, paper title labels mounted on upper front cover and upper spine panel. Ex-library copy, typically marked/stamped. Split and mended along front joint, binding and hinges fully intact and firm. [vii],214 pp., lacking frontis. and dust jacket. Siz…e: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
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Published by Harper & Brothers, 1925
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Seller: Frost Pocket Farm - IOBA, Fleetville, PA, U.S.A.Frost Pocket Farm - IOBA
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Hardcover. Stated first edition. Original tan paste down paper covered boards with blue paper labels, top edge orange, other edges untrimmed, 214 pp, illustrated with frontispiece by Leo Kober (woman holding a rifle) . Hardcover, very good, no dustjacket. Corners bumped, a few approximately 1/8 inch nicks at head and foot of spi…ne. Internally, previous owner's ink signatures on paste-down endpapers, inscription (in pencil) on first free front endpaper, otherwise tight, clean, paper crisp, unmarked. Comedy set in a log cabin in the Appalachian Mountins of the Carolinas; includes list of the cast of the first New York performance, which had John Huston and Samuel Jaffe. Modern first; drama; theater; comedy.
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Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Hell-Bent Fer Heaven: A Play in Three Acts. Book.
Published by Harper and Brothers, New York, 1925
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Seller: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, CanadaAttic Books (ABAC, ILAB)
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near fine. Harper's Modern Plays. 214 p. 20 cm. Hardcover. Tiny dent and faint mark on front board. Ink signature on front free endpaper. A few pages at rear tore slightly when cut.
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Published by Harper & Brothers, Publishers, New York, NY., 1925
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- First Edition
Seller: Hoffman Books, ABAA, IOBA, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.Hoffman Books, ABAA, IOBA
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1st edition 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches bound in edgeworn brown boards which are chipped and worn at corners and spine ends. Paper label to upper board and spine. Private collector bookplate.
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - '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 nat…ure. 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 Jude Lowry and settle scores with the Hunt family, the play delves into themes of hypocrisy, obsession, and the thin line between faith and madness. The characters are deeply rooted in their Appalachian environment, bringing a raw and authentic voice to the stage. Hughes masterfully uses the dialect and social structures of the region to heighten the tension and moral ambiguity of the plot.A significant contribution to American theater, 'Hell-Bent Fer Heaven' offers a powerful critique of how religious zeal can be weaponized. It remains a gripping study of domestic conflict and psychological manipulation, capturing a specific moment in the American literary canon while addressing universal questions of morality and integrity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Published by Harper and Brothers, New York, 1925
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- First Edition
Seller: Compass Rose Books, ABAA-ILAB, Kensington, CA, U.S.A.Compass Rose Books, ABAA-ILAB
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. First Printing. A Near Fine copy in pale tan paper covered boards, spine and front cover labels, in a Near Fine dull green dustwrapper, price-clipped. Small nicks to heel. 214pp. Second play by this playwright who won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1923 for Hell-Bent Fe…r Heaven. Q06867.
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - '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. Th…e 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 Jude Lowry and settle scores with the Hunt family, the play delves into themes of hypocrisy, obsession, and the thin line between faith and madness. The characters are deeply rooted in their Appalachian environment, bringing a raw and authentic voice to the stage. Hughes masterfully uses the dialect and social structures of the region to heighten the tension and moral ambiguity of the plot.A significant contribution to American theater, 'Hell-Bent Fer Heaven' offers a powerful critique of how religious zeal can be weaponized. It remains a gripping study of domestic conflict and psychological manipulation, capturing a specific moment in the American literary canon while addressing universal questions of morality and integrity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Language: English
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York / London, 1924
- Hardcover
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.Lowry's Books
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This first edition has no corner bumping or edge wear. Very little rubbing of the covers. Title labels are solid on spine and front cover. Hinges and gutters are solid, light shadowing. Owner's gift inscription very neatly inked center of fep, dated Christmas 1926. No other markings. Interi…or text has slightly darkened with age, binding remains tight.
Published by D. APPLETON-CENTURY, 1928
- Hardcover
Seller: The Oregon Room - Well described books!, Phoenix, OR, U.S.A.The Oregon Room - Well described books!
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. 1928 Appleton hardcover, VG/NO DJ, missing dustjacket, handsome navy boards have light wear at bottom edges, paper labels on cover & spine read perfect, top corners lightly inturned, sound binding, no markings found, light tanning & water stain at top edge of textblock, pages in nice shape.
Published by D. APPLETON-CENTURY, NY, 1928
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- First Edition
Seller: Gian Luigi Fine Books, albany, NY, U.S.A.Gian Luigi Fine Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition. The spine of the DJ is sunned. Previous owner's name in book.
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1924
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Owner name ("William Thornton") on front pastedown else fine in moderately toned very good or better dustwrapper (with the Pulitzer Prize sticker affixed on the front panel) and very shallow loss at the crown. Scarce Pulitzer Prize-winning play, set amo…ngst the mountain people of the Carolinas. Seldom found in jacket. Hughes's first solely authored play.
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1924
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. First edition. Octavo. A fine copy in twice price-clipped else near fine dust jacket with publisher's printed label, stating "Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for 1923" affixed to the front panel.
Language: English
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 116. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 116.
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Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United KingdomMajestic Books
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Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1924
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- First Edition
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Octavo. Owner's ink name: "R. Wakeman Hartley" dated 1924 on front flyleaf. Emily Wakeman Hartley was Manager of the Stamford Theatre in Connecticut, the venue for a very early production of *Hell-Bent fer Heaven,* with the original playbill broads…ide for this production affixed to rear flyleaf. Endpapers are foxed, else a near fine copy in very good, moderately foxed, dust jacket with the front panel of jacket bearing the publisher's sticker which states that this play is the "Winner of the Pulitzer Prize.".
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Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.Books Puddle
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Language: English
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 206. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 206.
Language: English
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 236. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1925 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 236.
More imagesPublished by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1925
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Octavo. apercovered boards with printed paper labels. Spine a bit darkened, very good lacking the dust jacket. Inscribed by the author to Barrett H. Clark: "For Barrett H. Clark with admiration and regards, Hatcher Hughes." Clark was an exceptionally important figure in modern Amer…ican drama, aside from authoring many books, he served as the longtime literary editor for the publisher Samuel French. The North Carolina-born Hughes' previous play *Hell-Bent Fer Heaven* was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1924
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. First edition. Fine in an attractive, near fine dustwrapper with a shallow chip at the crown, and some soiling on the rear panel. The jacket is the earliest state without the Pulitzer Prize sticker affixed to the front panel. Basis for the 1926 J. Stuart Blackton-directed film *Hell-Bent fo…r Heaven* featuring Patsy Ruth Miller and John Harron. Very scarce Pulitzer Prize-winning play, set amongst the mountain people of the Carolinas. Seldom found in jacket, and rarely without the sticker announcing the Pulitzer Prize. Hughes's first solely authored play.
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1924
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Fine in an about fine dustwrapper with some very modest soiling. The jacket is the earliest state without the Pulitzer Prize sticker affixed to the front panel. Basis for the 1926 J. Stuart Blackton-directed film *Hell-Bent for Heaven* featuring Patsy Ruth M…iller and John Harron. Very scarce Pulitzer Prize-winning play, set amongst the mountain people of the Carolinas. Seldom found in jacket, and rarely without the sticker announcing the Pulitzer Prize. Hughes's first solely authored play.
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Seller: Biblios, frankfurt am main, HESSE, GermanyBiblios
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