The Priest

""The Priest: A Tale of Modernism in New England"" is a novel written by William L. Sullivan and published in 1918. The story follows the life of Father John Carroll, a Catholic priest in New England who struggles with the changes brought about by modernism in his church and society. As he navigates the challenges of his ministry, Father Carroll also faces personal conflicts, including his love for a young woman and his own doubts about his faith. The novel explores themes of tradition versus modernity, faith and doubt, and the role of religion in a changing world. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th century New England and the challenges faced by those who sought to reconcile their religious beliefs with the realities of modern society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.