The Power And The Glory

Name: The Power And The Glory
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Power and the Glory is a novel by Gilbert Parker, first published in 1915. It tells the story of a nameless priest, known as the 'whiskey priest', who is on the run from the Mexican government. He is wanted for his refusal to renounce his faith and for his refusal to stop performing religious services. The priest is pursued by a police officer, Lieutenant Feraud, who is determined to capture him. As the priest travels through Mexico, he encounters a variety of people, from the wealthy and powerful to the poor and downtrodden. Through his interactions with these people, the priest learns about the power of faith and the importance of hope in the face of adversity. The novel is a powerful exploration of faith, morality, and the power of the human spirit. It is a timeless classic that has been praised by critics and readers alike.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1925 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Drama · 47 chapters · 100,033 words

First lines

To My Beloved Niece Lucille Aspegren.

While this book is going through the press there comes the cable announcement from Rome of the beatification of Isaac Jogues, John de Brébeuf, Gabriel Lalemant and five other Jesuit oruests who were martyred in Canada in the days of Louis XIV of France. Pope Pius, carried in the Sedia Gestatoria, "descended into St. Peter's, which was crowded by sixty thousand people, and knelt and venerated the new beatified priests."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1925 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Drama, Mystery, Adventure
Length: 100,033 words
Structure: 47 chapters, 3,264 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The Power and the Glory is set in Mexico during the Cristero War, a real-life conflict between the Mexican government and the Catholic Church in the 1920s.
Religious Fiction — The novel follows the story of a Catholic priest struggling with his faith and his own moral failings, making it a religious fiction work.
Drama — The novel is filled with intense moments of drama as the priest struggles with his faith and his own moral failings.
Mystery — The novel follows the priest as he attempts to evade capture by the Mexican government, creating a sense of mystery and suspense.