Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather
This novel follows the life of a Catholic bishop and a vicar as they attempt to establish a diocese in New Mexico Territory. The story highlights their struggles and triumphs over the course of 40 years, dealing with the harsh landscape, cultural differences, and the challenges of faith. It also explores the history and culture of the Southwest, including the influence of Mexican and Native American traditions.
The 562nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1927
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 72,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 61st on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 63rd on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 89th on Radcliffe's 100 Best Novels (Radcliffe Publishing Course)
- 197th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)