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The Altar Steps
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023001113
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 286
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Altar Steps by Compton MacKenzie is a compelling coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of religious life in England. This literary novel explores themes of faith, spiritual journey, and the complexities of a religious upbringing. Delving into the experiences of children of clergy, the narrative offers a nuanced perspective on devotion and doubt. MacKenzie's work provides a window into a world steeped in tradition and challenged by personal discovery. This edition is a meticulously prepared republication of a historical text, ensuring the enduring power of MacKenzie's prose is accessible to all who appreciate thoughtful fiction and insightful explorations of faith.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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