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The Unwilling God
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ISBN13: 9781025522531
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Unwilling God is a compelling exploration of the burdens of fame and the complexities of identity within the high-stakes world of American college athletics. Written by Percy Marks, a definitive voice of the Jazz Age, the novel follows a young man who finds himself elevated to the status of a campus hero through his prowess on the football field. However, unlike his peers who crave the spotlight, the protagonist struggles with his role as a god of the gridiron, feeling alienated by the superficiality of his celebrity and the expectations of the student body.
Through a blend of sharp social observation and internal psychological conflict, Marks captures the vibrant atmosphere of 1920s university life while questioning the true cost of athletic success. The narrative delves into themes of authenticity and the search for personal meaning in an environment that prizes public image above all else. The Unwilling God remains a significant literary reflection on the early 20th-century American obsession with sports and the pressure to conform to societal ideals of heroism.
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