The Edge of Sadness
Book • 1961
The Edge of Sadness is a somber and introspective novel that follows Father Hugh Kennedy, a recovering alcoholic priest, as he reconnects with his past and the prominent Carmody family.
The story explores themes of loneliness, lost ideals, and the struggles within the Catholic Church.
It delves into the personal and spiritual crises of its characters, including Father Kennedy's own journey towards redemption and the complexities of the Carmody family's lives.
The novel is known for its honest and unsentimental portrayal of priestly life and the human condition.
The story explores themes of loneliness, lost ideals, and the struggles within the Catholic Church.
It delves into the personal and spiritual crises of its characters, including Father Kennedy's own journey towards redemption and the complexities of the Carmody family's lives.
The novel is known for its honest and unsentimental portrayal of priestly life and the human condition.
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