Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather
This novel follows the life of a Catholic bishop and a vicar as they attempt to establish a diocese in New Mexico Territory. The story highlights their struggles and triumphs over the course of 40 years, dealing with the harsh landscape, cultural differences, and the challenges of faith. It also explores the history and culture of the Southwest, including the influence of Mexican and Native American traditions.
The 831st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1927
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 72,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 11 lists:
- 7th on 100 Best Western(United States) Works of Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle)
- 61st on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 63rd on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 89th on Radcliffe's 100 Best Novels (Radcliffe Publishing Course)
- 197th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1061st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1083rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)