The soul of a bishop

"The Soul of a Bishop" by H. G. Wells is a story set in the early 1900s, focusing on a bishop's crisis of faith and identity amidst societal changes. The narrative introduces the Bishop of Princhester, a man burdened by his responsibilities and theological doubts, who is seen wrestling with insomnia after a troubling dream about religious discourse. This dream foreshadows his growing unease with his beliefs and duties, as he reflects on his past choices and present challenges. The story shows how the bishop feels pressure from both his personal convictions and society's expectations, revealing a man struggling to align his faith with the modern world while dealing with the complexities of family and social issues, and it is primarily about how faith evolves when faced with contemporary problems.