Who wrote The Power and the Glory?

Graham Greene wrote The Power and the Glory, first published in 1940. It is a work of literary fiction and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The Power and the Glory?

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Essential Read

The Power and the Glory

Name: The Power and the Glory
Author: Graham Greene

by Graham Greene · 1940

Literary Fiction · ranked #40 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

In a Mexican state where Catholicism has been outlawed, a whisky priest — the last in the region — is hunted by a pursuing lieutenant as he moves from village to village. Greene's novel is a profound examination of guilt, faith and human fallibility: the priest knows he is a bad man, but continues to administer the sacraments anyway.

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The verdict

Category: Literary Fiction
First published: 1940 · 1940s
Author: Graham Greene
Standing: Essential Read

About Literary Fiction

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