{"product_id":"the-uncalled-a-novel-9781636523781","title":"The uncalled A novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Uncalled\u003c\/em\u003e (1898) by Paul Laurence Dunbar is the author's first novel, a deeply introspective exploration of faith, morality, and human conflict. The story follows Frederick Brent, a young man who becomes a minister out of duty rather than conviction, only to face a profound spiritual crisis as he grapples with hypocrisy, doubt, and desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough lyrical prose and psychological depth, Dunbar examines the tension between social expectation and inner truth. The novel challenges conventional notions of religion and vocation while offering a powerful reflection on personal integrity and redemption. Though lesser known than his poetry, \u003cem\u003eThe Uncalled\u003c\/em\u003e reveals Dunbar's remarkable range as a writer and his ability to probe the spiritual struggles of ordinary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Legacy Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636523781\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.39d","brand":"Paul Laurence Dunbar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52679548272821,"sku":"9781636523781","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-uncalled-a-novel-9781636523781","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}