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The Age of Reason
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025262970
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Age of Reason is a thought-provoking novel that captures the intellectual and spiritual landscape of post-World War I society. The story centers on the deep-seated conflict between the comforts of traditional religion and the cold, analytical lens of scientific rationalism. Set in an era of rapid social change, the narrative follows characters who are forced to navigate a world where the foundations of belief are being challenged by evolutionary theory and modern skepticism.
Through the eyes of its protagonist, the novel examines the personal and familial consequences of this ideological divide. As the characters seek meaning in a secularizing world, the work poses timeless questions about morality, the existence of the soul, and the limits of logic. Philip Gibbs provides a poignant look at the struggle to find emotional fulfillment and purpose when old certainties begin to crumble.
Combining elements of social drama and intellectual exploration, The Age of Reason serves as a vivid portrayal of a generation caught between two eras. It remains an essential work for those interested in the historical interplay of science and spirituality and the human search for truth in an age of transition.
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