The desolate city
Anne Roche
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The desolate city
by Anne Roche
Published
1986
Publisher
McClelland and Stewart
Pages
219
ISBN-10
077107686X
Description
In the twenty-five years since Vatican II, the Church has undergone a classic revolution, like those that transform the structures of secular societies. Just as we can speak of a "post-Christian era" in the West, so we have a "post-Catholic era" in the Church. The undermining of the Catholic principle of authority has reduced religion to mere sentiment. The devastating effects of the revolution are evinced in the seminaries, the liturgy, in the bishops' committees, and in the controversies over such issues as celibacy, birth control, and the Church's political shift to the left. The Catholic Church has self-destructed. This book is an eloquent, carefully reasoned reflection on the ruin of the once-universal Church. [Book jacket].
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How many pages are in The desolate city?
This edition of The desolate city has approximately 219 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The desolate city?
For most readers, The desolate city typically takes between 4h 34m and 3h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 39m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,750 words
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The estimated word count for The desolate city is approximately 54,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The desolate city?
The desolate city was written by Anne Roche.
When was The desolate city published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1986. The original work may have been published on a different date.