Bride of the Lamb

By William James Hurlbut

"Bride of the Lamb" is a powerful and provocative drama that explores the volatile intersection of religious fervor and suppressed human emotion. Set in a small American town during a high-energy revivalist meeting, the play centers on Ina Bowman, a woman trapped in the monotony of a mundane marriage. Her life is transformed by the arrival of a charismatic traveling evangelist, whose spiritual messages awaken a dangerous and burgeoning passion within her.

As the community is swept up in a tide of religious ecstasy, the boundaries between spiritual devotion and personal obsession begin to blur. William James Hurlbut's work serves as a sharp psychological study of repression and the search for transcendence, critiquing the emotional consequences of fanatical zeal and the stifling constraints of provincial life. Through its intense characterizations and gripping dialogue, "Bride of the Lamb" remains a significant example of 1920s realism, offering a timeless look at the complexities of the human psyche and the social forces that shape it.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102531400X
• ISBN13: 9781025314006
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"