Three Cheers For The Paraclete
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Thomas Keneally's Three Cheers For The Paraclete presents a compelling narrative set within the confines of a Catholic seminary, where Father James Maitland grapples with the rigid doctrines and hidden hypocrisies of his institution. This satirical novel chronicles Maitland's increasingly desperate attempts to reconcile his faith with the human frailties and political machinations he encounters. Keneally masterfully illustrates the internal conflicts of a man caught between spiritual devotion and the harsh realities of institutional power. The story unfolds with a sharp wit and a poignant understanding of the human condition, offering a critical yet compassionate look at religious life. It ultimately argues for a more humane and less dogmatic approach to faith, challenging readers to consider the true meaning of spiritual integrity.
Author: Thomas Keneally
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, Angus & Robertson.
Edition: First Edition.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Thomas Keneally's Three Cheers For The Paraclete presents a compelling narrative set within the confines of a Catholic seminary, where Father James Maitland grapples with the rigid doctrines and hidden hypocrisies of his institution. This satirical novel chronicles Maitland's increasingly desperate attempts to reconcile his faith with the human frailties and political machinations he encounters. Keneally masterfully illustrates the internal conflicts of a man caught between spiritual devotion and the harsh realities of institutional power. The story unfolds with a sharp wit and a poignant understanding of the human condition, offering a critical yet compassionate look at religious life. It ultimately argues for a more humane and less dogmatic approach to faith, challenging readers to consider the true meaning of spiritual integrity.