The Power and the Glory
by Graham Greene, John Updike
The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, John Updike holds a well received rating of 3.99 out of 5, based on 21.3K reader ratings. First published in 1940. The book spans 222 pages.
About The Power and the Glory
In a poor, remote section of Southern Mexico, the paramilitary group, the Red Shirts have taken control. God has been outlawed, and the priests have been systematically hunted down and killed. Now, the last priest is on the run. Too human for heroism, too humble for martyrdom, the nameless little worldly “whiskey priest” is nevertheless impelled toward his squalid Calvary as much by his own compassion for humanity as by the efforts of his pursuers. In his introduction, John Updike calls The Power and the Glory, “Graham Greene’s masterpiece…. The energy and grandeur of his finest novel derive from the will toward compassion, an ideal communism even more Christian than Communist.”
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Graham Greene, John Updike |
| Published | 1940 |
| Pages | 222 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 3.99 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,315 |
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What genre is The Power and the Glory?
The Power and the Glory is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Power and the Glory worth reading?
Based on 21.3K reader ratings, The Power and the Glory has an average score of 3.99 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Power and the Glory?
The Power and the Glory has 222 pages.
Who wrote The Power and the Glory?
The Power and the Glory was written by Graham Greene, John Updike. It was first published in 1940.
What is the ISBN for The Power and the Glory?
The ISBN-13 for The Power and the Glory is 9780142437310.0.
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