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The Cardinal - by Henry Morton Robinson (Paperback)
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- A selection of the Literary Guild, Henry Morton Robinson's The Cardinal is "absorbing . . . a magnificent novel" (Boston Globe).
- About the Author: Henry Morton Robinson (1898-1961) was born in Boston and lived much of his life in Woodstock, New York.
- 560 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Religious
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About the Book
The book tells a story that captured the nation's attention: a working-class American's rise to become a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. The daily trials and triumphs of Stephen Fermoyle, from the working-class suburbs of Boston, drive him to become first a parish priest, then secretary to a Cardinal, later a bishop, and finally a wearer of the Red Hat.Book Synopsis
A selection of the Literary Guild, Henry Morton Robinson's The Cardinal is "absorbing . . . a magnificent novel" (Boston Globe). The basis for the Academy Award-nominated film directed by Otto Preminger and starring John Huston, The Cardinal tells a story that captured the nation's attention: a working-class American's rise to become a cardinal of the Catholic Church. The daily trials and triumphs of Stephen Fermoyle, from the working-class suburbs of Boston, drive him to become first a parish priest, then secretary to a cardinal, later a bishop, and finally a wearer of the Red Hat.Review Quotes
"A work of beauty . . . I absolutely loved it." --"CultureCartel"
"My favorite parts are the behind-the-scenes accounts of how the Vatican works, and the descriptions of the Roman contessa's salon." --"National Review"
"A fascinating look into aspirations, anxieties, and self-image of American Catholics." --"Ignatius Insight"
About the Author
Henry Morton Robinson (1898-1961) was born in Boston and lived much of his life in Woodstock, New York. He taught English at Columbia University and wrote novels, most famously "The Cardinal, " which was made into a film nominated for six Academy Awards.Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 560
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Religious
Publisher: Overlook Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Henry Morton Robinson
Language: English
Street Date: February 26, 2013
TCIN: 1006092546
UPC: 9781468303353
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-2603
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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