The Power and the Glory
The novel is set during a fictional Mexican Revolution. The story revolves around a priest who remains in the city to perform his duties despite the danger posed by the revolutionaries. He is joined by a whiskey salesman, and together they navigate the treacherous landscape of war-torn Mexico.
By Henry Kuttner · First published 1947 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction · 24,852 words
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Carrying the coffeepot, the Belgian shuffled out of the room. The door thumped behind him. Miller met Slade's inquiring stare and shrugged.
"So he's crazy," Miller said.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Kuttner
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 24,852 words
- Structure: 1 section, 589 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative explores complex themes of morality, redemption, and the human condition.
- Religious Fiction — The story delves into faith, spirituality, and the struggles of a flawed protagonist in a religious context.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and events are rooted in a specific historical period, reflecting the socio-political climate of the time.
- Drama — The plot is driven by intense character interactions and emotional conflicts.
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