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The Ship of Truth
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025986302
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Ship of Truth is a profound exploration of spiritual crisis and the pursuit of intellectual integrity in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Clement Dyson, a sincere young clergyman who finds himself increasingly at odds with the dogmas and institutional requirements of his church. As he grapples with the eroding foundations of his belief, Dyson must face the painful social and personal consequences of choosing honesty over professional and communal stability.
Set against a backdrop of shifting social values, Lettice Ulpha Cooper's novel delves into the psychological weight of religious doubt. Dyson's journey is not merely one of loss, but a search for a more authentic and enduring reality-a metaphorical ship of truth that can carry him through the uncertainties of modern life. Through sensitive characterization and thoughtful prose, the work examines the tension between tradition and conscience, highlighting the courage required to follow one's convictions regardless of the cost.
A notable contribution to the genre of the religious novel, The Ship of Truth remains a compelling study of a man's quest for meaning and the universal struggle to reconcile inherited faith with personal experience.
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