Lover in Hell by Stephen Vincent Benét is a haunting and poignant exploration of love and redemption in the afterlife. Set in the depths of Hell, the novel follows the journey of a man named Allard who must traverse the treacherous and surreal landscape of the underworld in search of his lost love, Lise. As Allard encounters various characters and experiences along the way, he is forced to confront his own past mistakes and demons, ultimately leading to a profound reckoning with his own sense of guilt and regret.

Benét's writing is evocative and vivid, painting a vivid picture of Hell as a place of both torment and beauty. The novel's exploration of love, sacrifice, and forgiveness is deeply moving, and its meditations on guilt and redemption will resonate with readers long after they have finished the book. Lover in Hell is a powerful and thought-provoking read that will stay with you for a long time.

Book Description:
volunteers bring you 10 recordings of The Lover in Hell by Stephen Vincent Benét.
This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 17, 2021.
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Our Fortnightly Hallowe'en offering is taken from Young Adventure: A Book of Poems by Stephen Vincent Benét, an American Poet and short-story writer. - Summary by David Lawrence