Simon Called Peter is a novel by Robert Keable (1887–1927) which was a best-seller in 1921.The title is a reference to Simon Peter the apostle and first Pope of the Catholic Church. In 1921 it was met with astonishing success, and its runaway popularity won Keable a level of celebrity. The book reportedly sold over 600,000 copies during the 1920s, reaching a 66th edition by 1922.
A largely autobiographical work, Simon Called Peter is the tale of a priest, Peter Graham, who has an affair in wartime France with a nurse named Julie. The title character almost abandons his faith for love, but experiences a direct revelation of Christ while watching a Catholic mass and is given up by his lover, who sees his sincerity. The book was controversial at its introduction due to its sexual and religious content.
Weight | 0.25kg |
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Product title | Simon Called Peter |
Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
1st edition | October 3, 2014 |
Language | English |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 282 pages |
ISBN-10 | 1502599694 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1502599698 |
Dimensions | 6 x 0.64 x 9 inches |