Death comes for the archbishop by Willa Cather

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Author Cather, Willa, 1873-1947
LoC No. 27018771
Title Death comes for the archbishop
Original Publication United States: A. A. Knopf,1927.
Note Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Death Comes for the Archbishop" by Willa Cather is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American Southwest in the mid-19th century, the book focuses on the struggles of Father Jean Marie Latour, a French priest appointed as the Vicar Apostolic of New Mexico, as he seeks to establish a Catholic church and serve a diverse and sometimes hostile population. The novel explores themes of faith, cultural conflict, and the quest for identity in a land marked by both harshness and beauty. The opening of the novel introduces a prologue set in Rome, where Cardinals and a missionary Bishop discuss the establishment of a new Apostolic Vicarate in New Mexico, spurred by the recent annexation of the territory by the United States. Father Ferrand advocates for a young priest, Jean Marie Latour, as a suitable candidate for the role, highlighting the challenges that await him. The narrative then shifts to Latour's journey through the desolate New Mexico landscape, where he reflects on his mission and the lonely path ahead. His initial experiences foreshadow the difficulties he will encounter as he navigates the religious and cultural complexities of his new diocese. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Christian fiction
Subject New Mexico -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 69730
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 26, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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