Death Comes for the Archbishop
“Death Comes for the Archbishop” by Willa Cather is a reissued edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group in 1955. This 320-page novel presents an epic story set in the southwestern desert, focusing on Father Jean Marie Latour, who arrives in New Mexico in 1851 as the Apostolic Vicar. The narrative explores his experiences in a territory marked by a blend of American law and Mexican and Indian customs, as he navigates the challenges of his mission amidst a harsh landscape and complex local dynamics.
Readers will find a portrayal of Latour’s life over nearly four decades, highlighting his gentle approach to spreading faith while confronting various obstacles, including rebellious priests and his own solitude. The book captures the essence of life in a region where time appears to stand still, offering insights into the cultural and spiritual landscape of the era. With its literary depth and classic themes, this edition invites readers to engage with Cather’s rich storytelling and vivid imagery.
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From one of the most highly acclaimed novelists of the twentieth century: a truly remarkable book” (The New York Times), an epic story of a life lived simply in the silence of the southwestern desert. With a new introduction by Claire Messud.
In 1851 Father Jean Marie Latour comes to serve as the Apostolic Vicar to New Mexico. What he finds is a vast territory of red hills and tortuous arroyos, American by law but Mexican and Indian in custom and belief. In the almost forty years that follow, Latour spreads his faith in the only way he knows—gently, all the while contending with an unforgiving landscape, derelict and sometimes openly rebellious priests, and his own loneliness. Out of these events, Cather gives us an indelible vision of life unfolding in a place where time itself seems suspended.
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