The Pillars of the Earth is a 1989 historical novel by Ken Follett about the building of a cathedral in Kingsbridge, England. It is set in the middle of the 12th century, primarily during the time known as The Anarchy, between the time of the sinking of the White Ship and the murder of Thomas Becket. Follett's publishers were apprehensive about both the novel's content and its length, which is 973 pages. Also, until this novel was published, Follett had previously been known for writing in the thriller genre. The novel became Follett's best-selling work.
The book traces the development of Gothic Architecture out of the preceding Romanesque Architecture. In the early part of the book, a mason builds a Romanesque cathedral; later, his stepson builds a true Gothic cathedral in its place. The book was listed #33 on the BBC's Big Read, a 2003 survey with the goal of finding the "Nation's Best-loved Book." The book was also selected for Oprah's Book Club in November 2007. A sequel, titled World Without End, was released in October of 2007.
The book traces the development of Gothic Architecture out of the preceding Romanesque Architecture. In the early part of the book, a mason builds a Romanesque cathedral; later, his stepson builds a true Gothic cathedral in its place. The book was listed #33 on the BBC's Big Read, a 2003 survey with the goal of finding the "Nation's Best-loved Book." The book was also selected for Oprah's Book Club in November 2007. A sequel, titled World Without End, was released in October of 2007.
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