Description

A man seeking refuge from his past arrives at a remote leprosarium, a place where the physically afflicted find solace and purpose. Yet, even in this sanctuary of suffering, he finds himself unable to escape the emptiness within. As he grapples with his own spiritual and emotional desolation, he encounters a cast of characters whose lives are irrevocably shaped by disease and faith. This profound novel delves into themes of identity, redemption, and the search for meaning in the face of profound loss.

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paperback

Penguin Publishing Group

Published Jan 1, 1967

256 pages

ISBN: 9780670002085

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Details

First Published

1960

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for A Burnt-Out Case by Graham Greene.

Death/Grief