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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Power and the Glory

by Graham Greene
Aggregate Editorial Score47/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1940254 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory (1940) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. A nameless 'whisky priest'—the last Catholic priest in a Mexican state where religion has been outlawed—is hunted by a police lieutenant while wrestling with his own weakness and guilt. Greene's masterpiece is one of the great Catholic novels—a profound meditation on sin, grace, and the paradox of holiness. Themes of faith, guilt, persecution run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1940.

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TIME 100 Best Novels
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194021
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Power and the Glory about?

A nameless 'whisky priest'—the last Catholic priest in a Mexican state where religion has been outlawed—is hunted by a police lieutenant while wrestling with his own weakness and guilt. Greene's masterpiece is one of the great Catholic novels—a profound meditation on sin, grace, and the paradox of holiness.

Who wrote The Power and the Glory?

The Power and the Glory was written by Graham Greene, from United Kingdom. First published in 1940.

What awards has The Power and the Glory won?

The Power and the Glory has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1940.

Is The Power and the Glory worth reading?

The Power and the Glory is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in faith, guilt, persecution.