Earthly Powers by Anthony Burgess
"Earthly Powers" is a sprawling, complex novel that explores the intertwined lives of a homosexual British writer and an Italian-American Cardinal over the course of the 20th century. The narrative delves into themes of faith, homosexuality, and the nature of evil, while also providing a critique of modern society. It's a vivid tapestry of historical events, including two World Wars and Vatican II, providing a backdrop for the personal and spiritual struggles of its protagonists.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 3rd on Top 10 British, Irish or Commonwealth Novels from 1980 to 2005 (The Observer)
- 4th on The Greatest 20th Century Novels (Waterstone)
- 98th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))