The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
The novel is set during the Mexican Revolution, focusing on a whisky priest who is on the run from the authorities who have outlawed Catholicism. The priest, who is flawed and sinful, travels across the country to evade capture, minister to the faithful, and find a way to repent for his sins. Despite his moral failings, the priest's compassion and commitment to his faith make him a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of oppression. The book explores themes of faith, redemption, and the human struggle with sin.
The 333rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1940
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 71,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 29th on The 50 best books of the past 100 years (The Times)
- 66th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 72nd on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 241st on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1163rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)