Death Comes for the Archbishop

Autori

• Willa Sibert Cather

Parametri

• 218 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Esoterismo e religione
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Religione

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of the southwestern desert, the story follows Father Jean Marie Latour, who arrives in New Mexico in 1851 to serve as the Apostolic Vicar. Over nearly four decades, he navigates a complex cultural landscape shaped by Mexican and Indian customs while spreading his faith amidst challenges such as a harsh environment and difficult relationships with fellow priests. Cather crafts a poignant narrative that captures the essence of life in a timeless, unforgiving territory, highlighting themes of solitude and resilience.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023