Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene
"Monsignor Quixote" is a modern take on the classic Don Quixote tale, set in post-Franco Spain. The story follows a village priest who is elevated to the rank of monsignor through a clerical error, and his friend, the town's ex-mayor who is a staunch communist. The unlikely pair embarks on a journey across Spain, engaging in philosophical debates about faith, politics, and life. The journey and their friendship mirror the adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, with the narrative exploring the absurdities and contradictions of life, religion, and politics.
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- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 221-256
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 56th on Edmonton's Top 100 (Edmonton Journal)
- 4741st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- Books of the Decade (1980s) (The Independent)