The soul of a bishop
by H. G. Wells
- First published
- 1917
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Soul of a Bishop" by H. G. Wells is a novel published in 1917. It follows Edward Scrope, Lord Bishop of Princhester, as he confronts a devastating spiritual crisis during World War I. Plagued by doctrinal doubts, insomnia, and a sense that his Anglican faith has become irrelevant, the bishop experiences mystical visions after taking a mysterious drug. These revelations force him to question everything he believes and consider leaving the Church entirely, even as his family remains unaware of his inner turmoil.
- Didactic fiction
- Religion
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #1269. The soul of a bishop on Wikipedia.
