Death Comes for the Archbishop

Death Comes for the Archbishop

Willa Cather

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
ISBN:
9781479477548
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Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather is a novel set in the American Southwest in the mid-19th century. It follows the journey of Father Jean Marie Latour and his friend Father Joseph Vaillant as they establish a new Catholic diocese in the region. The story is a meditative and beautifully descriptive account of the challenges and triumphs they face, highlighting the cultural diversity and natural beauty of the land. Cather’s prose captures the essence of the landscape and the spiritual dedication of the characters, making this work a timeless piece of American literature.

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