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Nov 14, 2007 · An international best-seller and Oprah's Book Club pick, The Pillars of the Earth weaves together timeless themes of love, loss, pride, humility, ambition and revenge—all set against the facinating background of the Middle Ages. Read an Excerpt. It's a novel that will grab you from the start and leave you wanting more.
Nov 21, 2023 · The Pillars of the Earth is a historical fiction novel by Ken Follet, the first novel of the Kingsbridge series. The story is set in medieval Europe during the 12th century. It is focused on the ...
The Pillars of the Earth books by Ken Follett are immersive and evocative works. These historical fiction novels create a grandiose world that is rich with numerous perspectives that span multiple generations throughout centuries. The first book Follett wrote that takes place in the town of Kingsbridge, England was The Pillars of the Earth.
The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known . . . of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect--a man divided in his soul . . . of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame . . . and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against ...
The main theme of “The Pillars of the Earth” is the pursuit of ambition and the human spirit’s resilience. The novel explores how individual aspirations, whether to build a cathedral, seek revenge, or find love, intersect with broader themes of faith, power, and social change in 12th century England.
The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known . . . of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect—a man divided in his soul . . . of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame . . . and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against ...
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