The Power and the Glory
About this book
One of Greene’s most powerful novels, the book takes as its theme the era of religious suppression in Mexico during the early 1930’s. An unnamed Catholic priest, an alcoholic with a shameful past in search of either oblivion or redemption, travels through Mexico administering the rites of the church to the poor landless peasants, hunted by a remorseless police officer and always in fear of being betrayed by those he is attempting to help.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 45420 readers · 154 pages · ≈ 2 h 51 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Power and the Glory?
About ≈ 2 h 51 m — 154 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Power and the Glory?
154 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Power and the Glory?
It sits on the Classics, Historical Fiction, History shelves.
Has The Power and the Glory been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Power and the Glory (1961), The Fugitive (1947).
Is The Power and the Glory in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Power and the Glory?
The main characters include Graham Greene (1904-), Graham Greene (1904-1991).
Where does The Power and the Glory take place?
It is set in Mexico during 1930's.
Who wrote The Power and the Glory?
Graham Greene.