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Death Comes for the Archbishop

Name: Death Comes for the Archbishop
ISBN: 9791070120033

A Lyrical Masterpiece of Faith, Friendship, and the American Frontier

Willa Cather,

Zenith Maple Leaf Press,

English
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eBook - ePub

Death Comes for the Archbishop

A Lyrical Masterpiece of Faith, Friendship, and the American Frontier

Willa Cather,

Zenith Maple Leaf Press,

About this book

Two priests. One vast, untamed land. A lifelong mission of service and faith. In Death Comes for the Archbishop, Willa Cather paints a luminous portrait of the American Southwest in the mid-19th century, following the lives of Bishop Jean Marie Latour and his loyal friend Father Joseph Vaillant. Sent from France to establish a diocese in New Mexico, they face a landscape of deserts, mountains, and diverse cultures—Mexican, Native American, and Anglo—each with its own challenges and beauty. Through a series of interwoven episodes rather than a traditional plot, Cather captures the quiet heroism of their work, the strength of their friendship, and the profound connection between spirituality and the land. Her prose, rich in imagery and restraint, turns history into a timeless meditation on faith, perseverance, and cultural understanding. "A beautiful, moving story told with poetic simplicity." – The New York Times "One of the great novels of the American West and of spiritual endurance." – The Guardian ? Why Readers Love It: ? Evocative descriptions of the landscapes and cultures of the American Southwest ?? A deeply human portrayal of religious service and moral courage ? A modern classic beloved by readers of historical and literary fiction ? Click 'Buy Now' to journey across deserts and mountains—and into the heart of one of Willa Cather's most profound works.

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