The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg | Overview

"The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg" is about an arrogant and pious town that believes itself immune from corruption. A stranger passing through Hadleyburg is mistreated by its self-righteous citizens. This stranger vows to get even and sets in motion an elaborate scheme that draws the town's leading citizens into a complex hoax that ultimately results in the destruction of Hadleyburg's pristine reputation for honesty.

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