The Power and the Glory

Interesting Facts

• The book was written under the influence of the author's trip to Mexico, where he witnessed the persecution of the Catholic Church.
• The main character, known as the 'whisky priest', is one of the most complex and contradictory figures in Graham Greene's literature.
• The novel explores themes of faith, sin, and redemption, challenging traditional notions of holiness and sin.
• The book was banned in Ireland due to its critical view of religion and the church.
• The novel is considered one of Graham Greene's best works and is included in Time magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels.