Robert Keable
Robert Keable was a British novelist, formerly a missionary and priest in the Church of England. He resigned his ministry following his experiences in the First World War and caused a scandal with his 1921 novel Simon Called Peter, the tale of a priest's wartime affair with a young nurse. The book sold 600,000 copies in the 1920s alone, was referenced in The Great Gatsby, and was cited in a double murder investigation. Fêted in the United States, but critically less than well-received, Keable moved to Tahiti where he continued to write, producing both novels and theological works, until his death at age 40 of kidney disease.
Peradventure; or, The Silence of God
"Peradventure; or, The Silence of God" by Robert Keable is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Paul Kestern, a young a...
By Robert Keable
Simon Called Peter
"Simon Called Peter" by Robert Keable is a novel written during the early 20th century, specifically post-World War I. The narrative explores themes o...
By Robert Keable
The Priest's Tale - Père Etienne From "The New Decameron", Volume III.
"The Priest's Tale - Père Etienne" by Robert Keable is a novel written in the early 20th century that delves into themes of faith, exploration, and th...
By Robert Keable