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Joshua's Vision
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025759562
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 366
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Joshua's Vision is a poignant exploration of the human desire for creative fulfillment and the search for beauty amidst a life of industrial success. The novel follows Joshua Fendick, a wealthy, middle-aged businessman who has spent his years building a prosperous shoe manufacturing empire. Despite his significant financial achievements, Fendick feels a spiritual and aesthetic void, leading him to make the radical decision to abandon his commercial life in pursuit of a latent passion for sculpture.
As Fendick immerses himself in the bohemian world of art, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including the enigmatic model Robina, who becomes the primary muse for his artistic and romantic aspirations. The narrative delves into the complexities of self-discovery, the technical and emotional challenges of mastering a new craft late in life, and the inherent tension between practical reality and aesthetic ideals. William J. Locke utilizes his signature wit and sentimental insight to examine whether a person can truly reinvent themselves or if the weight of their past remains an inescapable burden.
A thoughtful work of early twentieth-century fiction, Joshua's Vision remains a timeless meditation on the mid-life quest for meaning, the transformative power of art, and the sacrifices required to follow one's true calling.
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