Steinbeck, John
La perla
- ISBN 13:
- 9788435018340
- author:
- Steinbeck, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Editora y Distribuidora Hispano Americana, S.A. (EDHASA)
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Dimensions:
- 1.2 x 12.3 x 12.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Languages, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
La perla is a poignant tale of love, loss and transformation. When Kino's young son Coyotito falls victim to a scorpion's sting, his family's life is forever changed by the discovery of a magnificent pearl. Steinbeck masterfully weaves together themes of social inequality, human relationships and the natural world, creating a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Drawing inspiration from a legend from the Baja California region, Steinbeck crafts a story that is at once intense and moving. This powerful novella showcases Steinbeck's remarkable ability to observe and describe the natural world, while also probing the complexities of human connection and our place within society.