Publication

2003 - Penguin Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

55,250 words, Guess

Page Count

221 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2002034604
  • Goodreads3690
  • LibraryThing8503

Classifications

  • DDC823/.912
  • LCCPR6013.R44 P6 2003

Description

One of Greene’s most powerful novels, the book takes as its theme the era of religious suppression in Mexico during the early 1930’s. An unnamed Catholic priest, an alcoholic with a shameful past in search of either oblivion or redemption, travels through Mexico administering the rites of the church to the poor landless peasants, hunted by a remorseless police officer and always in fear of being betrayed by those he is attempting to help.

Description

In one of the southern states of Mexico, during an anti-clerical purge, the last priest is on the run. The priest is impelled toward his Calvary as much by his own compassion for humanity as by his pursuers.

Subjects

Genres

  • Fiction.

Series Statement

  • Penguin classics

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