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The Road to Wigan Pier

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""Step into the enchanting world of the American Southwest with Willa Cather's timeless masterpiece, 'Death Comes for the Archbishop.' Set against the backdrop of the rugged and awe- inspiring landscapes of New Mexico, this novel weaves a mesmerizing tale of faith, friendship, and the enduring spirit of the human soul. Follow the journey of Father Jean Marie Latour and Father Joseph Vaillant, two dedicated missionaries sent by the Vatican to establish the Catholic Church in the newly acquired American territories. As they traverse the vast desert plains and encounter a tapestry of cultures and characters, their mission becomes not only a spiritual endeavor but also a profound exploration of the human condition. Cather's lyrical prose transports readers to a bygone era, where the clash of tradition and progress, the beauty of the natural world, and the complexities of the human heart converge. 'Death Comes for the Archbishop' is a deeply moving and thought- provoking novel that celebrates the enduring power of faith and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. It is a literary journey that will stay with you long after you turn the final page, reminding us that, in the end, death comes for us all, but the legacy of our lives lives on in the hearts and minds of those we touch.""

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9789355278210
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 138
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. december 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 140x8x216 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 184 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 8-11 hverdage
Forventet levering: 9. december 2024

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""Step into the enchanting world of the American Southwest with
Willa Cather's timeless masterpiece, 'Death Comes for the
Archbishop.' Set against the backdrop of the rugged and awe-
inspiring landscapes of New Mexico, this novel weaves a
mesmerizing tale of faith, friendship, and the enduring spirit of
the human soul.
Follow the journey of Father Jean Marie Latour and Father
Joseph Vaillant, two dedicated missionaries sent by the Vatican
to establish the Catholic Church in the newly acquired American
territories. As they traverse the vast desert plains and encounter a
tapestry of cultures and characters, their mission becomes not
only a spiritual endeavor but also a profound exploration of the
human condition.
Cather's lyrical prose transports readers to a bygone era, where
the clash of tradition and progress, the beauty of the natural
world, and the complexities of the human heart converge. 'Death
Comes for the Archbishop' is a deeply moving and thought-
provoking novel that celebrates the enduring power of faith and
the unbreakable bonds of friendship. It is a literary journey that
will stay with you long after you turn the final page, reminding us
that, in the end, death comes for us all, but the legacy of our lives
lives on in the hearts and minds of those we touch.""

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