John Steinbeck, JoseLuis Orozco (Illustrator), Linda WagnerMartin (Introduction)
The Pearl (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141394909
- author:
- John Steinbeck, JoseLuis Orozco (Illustrator), Linda WagnerMartin (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 11.1 x 0.5 x 18.1 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Pearl by John Steinbeck is a poignant and powerful exploration of the human condition. When Kino, a poor Indian pearl-diver, finds the 'Pearl of the world', he believes that his life will be magically transformed. However, the pearl's value soon proves to be a curse, awakening greed and violence in Kino and those around him. Steinbeck's lyrical prose sets the values of the civilized world against those of the primitive, revealing them to be tragically inadequate. This thought-provoking novel is a timeless examination of the consequences of desire and the corrupting influence of wealth. With its simple yet powerful language, The Pearl is a thought-provoking and haunting tale that lingers long after the final page has been turned.
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