The Cathedral by Hugh Walpole (1931)

The novel revolves around a young man who becomes obsessed with building a cathedral and the impact it has on his life and relationships. The story explores themes of obsession, morality, and the human condition through the protagonist's relentless pursuit of his vision.

By Hugh Walpole · First published 1931 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Psychological Fiction · 28 chapters

Contents

• Brandons
• Five o'Clock -- the Green Cloud
• June 17, Thursday: Anticipation
• In Ronder's House: Ronder, Wistons
• Ronders
• Souls on Sunday
• Friday, June 18: Shadow Meets Shadow
• Two in the House
• One of Joan's Days
• The May-Day Prologue
• Saturday, June 19: the Ball
• Prelude to Battle
• The Impertinent Elephant
• The Genial Heart
• Sunday, June 20: in the Bedroom
• The Last Tournament
• Mrs. Brandon Goes out to Tea
• Falk by the River
• Tuesday, June 22: I. the Cathedral
• Seatown Mist and Cathedral Dust
• Falk's Flight
• Tuesday, June 22: II. the Fair
• Ronder's Day
• Brandon Puts on his Armour
• Tuesday, June 22: III. Torchlight
• Son -- Father
• The Wind Flies over the House
• The Quarrel

More by Hugh Walpole

• The Tarn (1919)
• Major Wilbraham (1919)
• Above the Dark Tumult: An Adventure (1931)
• The Inquisitor (1935)
• Jeremy (1919)
• The Dark Forest (1923)
• The Secret City (1919)
• All works by Hugh Walpole