West, Morris 1916-1999
Overview
| Works: | 885 works in 4,523 publications in 29 languages and 49,492 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Political fiction Action and adventure fiction Christian fiction Psychological fiction Detective and mystery fiction Religious fiction War stories Romance fiction Psychological fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Creator, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor, Composer, Honoree, Librettist |
| Classifications: | PR9619.3.W4, 823 |
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Most widely held works about
Morris West
- A view from the ridge : the testimony of a twentieth-century Christian by Morris West( Book )
- Morris West : literary maverick by Maryanne Confoy( Book )
- Morris West : a writer and a spirituality by Maryanne Confoy( Book )
- Images & inscriptions by Morris West( Book )
- A view from the ridge : [the testimony of a pilgrim] by Morris West( Recording )
- The Naked Country( Visual )
- The crooked road( Visual )
- Cassidy by Morris West( Book )
- Desde la cumbre by Morris West( Book )
- Il destino è nelle nostre mani by Morris West( Book )
- Do alto da Montanba : o testemunho de um peregrino by Morris West( Book )
- Morris L(anglo) West : (1916-1999)( )
- Collection of photographs of launch of 'Self Portraits', Sydney, 1991 by Henk Brusse( Visual )
- Portrait of Morris West by Louis Kahan( Visual )
- Morris Langlo West : (1916-1999)( )
- Morris West interviewed by Diana Ritch by Morris West( Recording )
- An address by Morris L. West given at the National Library, Canberra on Thursday, 15th December 1983 by Morris West( Book )
- Limping heroes : masculinity, anxiety and paradox in the works of Morris West by Katherine Crawford( )
- An hour with Morris West by Morris West( Recording )
- [Conversation with Morris West] by Morris West( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Morris West
The shoes of the fisherman : a novel by
Morris West(
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180 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A story about the problems of a newly elected Pope from the Ukraine who has spent many years as a prisoner of the Russians in Siberia. He knows, and has the grudging respect of, Russia's Premier. A subplot of a much more temporal nature is the story of an American newspaperman and a young Italian matron
180 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A story about the problems of a newly elected Pope from the Ukraine who has spent many years as a prisoner of the Russians in Siberia. He knows, and has the grudging respect of, Russia's Premier. A subplot of a much more temporal nature is the story of an American newspaperman and a young Italian matron
The devil's advocate by
Morris West(
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178 editions published between 1957 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 2,697 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the southern Italian region of Calabria, a cult of sainthood has grown around Giacomo Nerone, a mysterious figure who appeared in the last years of World War II. A dying English priest is dispatched from Rome as a canonical inquisitor, a Devil's Advocate, to investigate Nerone's sainthood
178 editions published between 1957 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 2,697 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the southern Italian region of Calabria, a cult of sainthood has grown around Giacomo Nerone, a mysterious figure who appeared in the last years of World War II. A dying English priest is dispatched from Rome as a canonical inquisitor, a Devil's Advocate, to investigate Nerone's sainthood
The clowns of God : a novel by
Morris West(
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71 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the near future Pope Gregory XVII is forced to abdicate after claiming to have received a private revelation of the end of the world
71 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the near future Pope Gregory XVII is forced to abdicate after claiming to have received a private revelation of the end of the world
Lazarus by
Morris West(
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72 editions published between 1990 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 2,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The final volume in Morris West's Vatican trilogy." As Pope Leo's private struggle unfolds, the terrorists move in for the kill. Leo and those close to him are swept up into a fierce international conflict
72 editions published between 1990 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 2,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The final volume in Morris West's Vatican trilogy." As Pope Leo's private struggle unfolds, the terrorists move in for the kill. Leo and those close to him are swept up into a fierce international conflict
The Tower of Babel : a novel by
Morris West(
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69 editions published between 1900 and 2002 in 6 languages and held by 2,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel of intrigue and espionage set in the Middle East between October 1966 and January 1967 which reveals, through the interwoven lives of five major characters, the Arab-Israeli conflict and the inner feuds which divide the Arab world
69 editions published between 1900 and 2002 in 6 languages and held by 2,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel of intrigue and espionage set in the Middle East between October 1966 and January 1967 which reveals, through the interwoven lives of five major characters, the Arab-Israeli conflict and the inner feuds which divide the Arab world
The Salamander by
Morris West(
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98 editions published between 1973 and 2017 in 12 languages and held by 2,064 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wealthy Italian industrialist calls upon a top intelligence agent to investigate the death of a general
98 editions published between 1973 and 2017 in 12 languages and held by 2,064 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wealthy Italian industrialist calls upon a top intelligence agent to investigate the death of a general
Summer of the red wolf, a novel by
Morris West(
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81 editions published between 1971 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of love, rivalry, brotherhood, and violence involving two men and two women in the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland
81 editions published between 1971 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of love, rivalry, brotherhood, and violence involving two men and two women in the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland
Harlequin : a novel by
Morris West(
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55 editions published between 1974 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,989 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Harlequin, head of an international merchant bank, is caught up in a sophisticated plot involving an international computer operation, an Israeli terrorist, an Arab political organization, hired killers and kidnappers. The action takes place in California, New York, Zurich and Mexico
55 editions published between 1974 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,989 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Harlequin, head of an international merchant bank, is caught up in a sophisticated plot involving an international computer operation, an Israeli terrorist, an Arab political organization, hired killers and kidnappers. The action takes place in California, New York, Zurich and Mexico
The Navigator by
Morris West(
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61 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,988 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of one man and his companions who set out on a quest to find the last unknow place on earth
61 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,988 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of one man and his companions who set out on a quest to find the last unknow place on earth
The ambassador by
Morris West(
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71 editions published between 1900 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 1,873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American ambassador Maxwell Gordon Amberley has a reputation as a tough negotiator. Yet when he is sent to Vietnam, the dilemma he faces throws him into self-doubt. He is made arbiter of his nation's fate on the one hand, and of the life and death of the ruling house of Vietnam on the other. Out of every international crisis comes at least one great book. From the explosive, bitter and savage battlefront of Vietnam, Morris West's masterly novel The Ambassador brings to life the early days of the Vietnam War and its backroom political dealings, foreshadowing the repercussions that continue today
71 editions published between 1900 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 1,873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American ambassador Maxwell Gordon Amberley has a reputation as a tough negotiator. Yet when he is sent to Vietnam, the dilemma he faces throws him into self-doubt. He is made arbiter of his nation's fate on the one hand, and of the life and death of the ruling house of Vietnam on the other. Out of every international crisis comes at least one great book. From the explosive, bitter and savage battlefront of Vietnam, Morris West's masterly novel The Ambassador brings to life the early days of the Vietnam War and its backroom political dealings, foreshadowing the repercussions that continue today
Cassidy by
Morris West(
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71 editions published between 1986 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 1,854 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set against the compelling backdrop of high-powered politics and international crime
71 editions published between 1986 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 1,854 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set against the compelling backdrop of high-powered politics and international crime
The lovers by
Morris West(
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65 editions published between 1992 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,808 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bryan Cavanagh, an Irishman from Australia, and the Principessa, the bride of a wealthy American, share a passionate affair in their youth, and then meet again, some forty years later
65 editions published between 1992 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,808 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bryan Cavanagh, an Irishman from Australia, and the Principessa, the bride of a wealthy American, share a passionate affair in their youth, and then meet again, some forty years later
The world is made of glass : a novel by
Morris West(
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50 editions published between 1983 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a case history recorded in C.G. Jung's autobiography
50 editions published between 1983 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a case history recorded in C.G. Jung's autobiography
Daughter of silence by
Morris West(
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83 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,747 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At high noon on a hot summer's day in a Tuscan village, a beautiful young woman shoots a man dead. With this ultimate act of revenge begins a sequence of events that climax in a sensational murder trial that unearths a sinister conspiracy of silence
83 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,747 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At high noon on a hot summer's day in a Tuscan village, a beautiful young woman shoots a man dead. With this ultimate act of revenge begins a sequence of events that climax in a sensational murder trial that unearths a sinister conspiracy of silence
Masterclass by
Morris West(
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62 editions published between 1978 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,703 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his lover dies, Max Mather inherits artwork. He uncovers a cache of priceless works of art, and embarks on a scam to keep them from her family only to become involved in intrigue and murder
62 editions published between 1978 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,703 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his lover dies, Max Mather inherits artwork. He uncovers a cache of priceless works of art, and embarks on a scam to keep them from her family only to become involved in intrigue and murder
Proteus : a novel by
Morris West(
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60 editions published between 1900 and 2017 in 15 languages and held by 1,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictional investigation of the dilemma faced by modern man when confronted with increasing social violence
60 editions published between 1900 and 2017 in 15 languages and held by 1,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictional investigation of the dilemma faced by modern man when confronted with increasing social violence
Eminence by
Morris West(
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58 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Father Luca Rossini was tortured during the Dirty War in Argentina and only escaped thanks to Isabel with whom he had an affair. Now a cardinal in Rome and front runner in a papal election, Rossini learns that Isabel is coming as the wife of an ambassador and bringing with her their daughter from the affair
58 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Father Luca Rossini was tortured during the Dirty War in Argentina and only escaped thanks to Isabel with whom he had an affair. Now a cardinal in Rome and front runner in a papal election, Rossini learns that Isabel is coming as the wife of an ambassador and bringing with her their daughter from the affair
Vanishing point by
Morris West(
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41 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Carl chose art over the running of the family banking business, the job was given to his brother-in-law, Larry. Now Larry has disappeared, leaving his wife, but not the company shares. Carl sets out to find him in a dangerous underworld where people pay to disappear
41 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Carl chose art over the running of the family banking business, the job was given to his brother-in-law, Larry. Now Larry has disappeared, leaving his wife, but not the company shares. Carl sets out to find him in a dangerous underworld where people pay to disappear
Backlash : a novel by
Morris West(
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121 editions published between 1951 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Austria, in 1945, an American army officer is involved in a senseless murder, a forbidden love affair, and a spiritual dilemma
121 editions published between 1951 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Austria, in 1945, an American army officer is involved in a senseless murder, a forbidden love affair, and a spiritual dilemma
The heretic : a play in three acts by
Morris West(
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13 editions published between 1969 and 1988 in English and held by 781 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Giordano Bruno, a heretic in the eyes of his Church, is betrayed, tortured, and forced, in Venice, to go down on his knees to recant his errors ... He is transferred to Rome, over the objections of Venice and is kept in prison for seven years under constant pressure and interrogation. Finally he is presented with eight propositions drawn from his work by the Jesuit Cardinal, Robert Bellarmino. It is demanded that he recant these. He refuses and is burned alive in the Campo dei Fiori ... Bruno's dilemma is the dilemma of modern man ..."--Preface
13 editions published between 1969 and 1988 in English and held by 781 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Giordano Bruno, a heretic in the eyes of his Church, is betrayed, tortured, and forced, in Venice, to go down on his knees to recant his errors ... He is transferred to Rome, over the objections of Venice and is kept in prison for seven years under constant pressure and interrogation. Finally he is presented with eight propositions drawn from his work by the Jesuit Cardinal, Robert Bellarmino. It is demanded that he recant these. He refuses and is burned alive in the Campo dei Fiori ... Bruno's dilemma is the dilemma of modern man ..."--Preface
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Adventure stories Ambassadors Americans Arbitration (International law) Art--Collectors and collecting Australia Australian drama Australian fiction California Cardinals Catholic Church Catholics Christian fiction Christian saints--Cult Clergy Computer industry End of the world English fiction Fascism Fiction Israel-Arab War (1967) Italy Italy--Calabria Italy--Rome Jung, C. G.--(Carl Gustav), Legal stories Manic-depressive persons Man-woman relationships Men--Psychology Middle East Missing persons Murder Near-death experiences--Religious aspects Novelists, Australian Political fiction Politicians Politics and government Popes Psychoanalysts Psychological fiction Psychotherapist and patient Scotland--Western Isles Serial murders Survival Terrorism United States Vatican City Vietnam West, Morris, World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
East Michael
East, Michael 1916-1997
East Michael 1916-1999
East, Michell
Morris Julian
Morris, Julian 1916-1997
Morris Julian 1916-1999
Morris L. West
Morris L. West australiensk författare
Morris L. West australischer Autor
Morris Langlo West
Morris Langlo West 1916-1999
Morris West Australian writer
Morris West australiar idazlea
Morris West Australisch schrijver
Morris West australsk skribent
Morris West écrivain australien
Morris West escriptor australià
Morris West escritor australiano
Morris West escritor australianu (1916–1999)
Morris West scrittore australiano
Morris West shkrimtar australian
Vests, M. 1916-1999
West, Morris
West, Morris, 1916-
West, Morris 1916-1997
West, Morris 1916-1999
West Morris L.
West, Morris L., 1916-
West, Morris L. 1916-1999
West Morris Langlo
West, Morris Langlo 1916-1997
West Morris Langlo 1916-1999
West, Morris Lango.
Морис Уест
Уэст М.
Уэст Морис
Уэст, Моррис
Уэст, Моррис 1916-1999
וסט, מוריס ל
מוריס וסט סופר אוסטרלי
موريس ويست كاتب أسترالي
موریس وست
웨스트, 모리스 1916-1999
웨스트, 모리스 L. 1916-1999
웨스트, 모리스 랑글로 1916-1999
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French (134)
German (126)
Spanish (111)
Italian (28)
Portuguese (25)
Slovenian (6)
Dutch (5)
Swedish (4)
Greek, Modern (4)
Danish (4)
Polish (3)
Chinese (3)
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