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A witty, brisk verse‑novel that follows a country parson from old‑time piety to modern ritualism—and invites you to laugh, think, and reassess faith and power.
Parson Dash is a satirical journey set among rural communities and parish life, told in lively Hudibrastic verse. It tracks the rise of a churchman who starts with traditional duties and local loyalties, then moves through a tangled landscape of Reform, politics, and ritual modernism. The book blends humor with social observation to explore how religious practice can reflect, resist, or reshape a community.
- A vivid character portrait of Parson Dash and his world, from hillside villages to urban halls
- Sharp humor about church rituals, leadership, and the clash between old ways and new ideas
- Scenes of local life, debates over doctrine and governance, and political turns that influence faith
- A satirical lens on how reputation, advancement, and tradition interact in a changing church
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a poetic examination of a clergyman's journey from traditional Anglicanism to high-church ritualism, leaving behind his former beliefs to embrace new practices. Written by an author who knew the clergyman well, it explores the character's transformation through the lens of the social and religious upheavals of the late 19th century. The author provides a nuanced analysis of the character's motivations, the religious controversies of the time, and the impact of modernization on traditional values. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in religious history, highlighting the tensions between orthodoxy and innovation, and the enduring power of faith in the face of change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332531301_0
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