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Cannery Row

By John Steinbeck
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Cannery Row by John Steinbeck is a vivid portrayal of a coastal California community teetering on the edge of prosperity and hardship. Set during the Great Depression, it captures the essence of life among diverse characters, from shopkeepers to vagrants, all striving for a sense of connection and purpose. Steinbeck's rich narrative explores themes of camaraderie, compassion, and the pursuit of happiness amidst challenging circumstances.
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If you enjoy immersive tales of a tight-knit community in a unique setting, this may appeal to you. Set against the backdrop of a lively waterfront district during the Great Depression, it captures the spirit, warmth, and resilience of its eclectic characters with Steinbeck's signature warmth and wit. Perfect for those intrigued by tales of human connection and the beauty in everyday life.

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Cannery Row

Lee Chong, the owner of the well-stocked grocery store, is also the proprietor of the Palace Flophouse that Mack and his troupe of good-natured 'boys' call home. Dora runs the Bear Flag Restaurant with clockwork efficiency and a generous heart, and Doc, secreted away in his home at Western Biological Laboratories, is the fount of all wisdom.

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A stunning new series look for one of the greatest writers of the 20th century in Penguin Modern Classics.

In the din and stink that is Cannery Row, a colourful blend of misfits—gamblers, whores, drunks, bums, and artists—survive side by side in a jumble of adventure and mischief. Lee Chong, the astute owner of the well-stocked grocery store, is also the proprietor of the Palace Flophouse that Mack and his troupe of good-natured 'boys' call home. Dora runs the brothel with clockwork efficiency and a generous heart, and Doc is the fount of all wisdom.

Packed with invention and joie de vivre, Cannery Row is Steinbeck's high-spirited tribute to his native California.

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The Penguin Drop Caps edition of Cannery Row by John Steinbeck has been praised for its aesthetic design, featuring vibrant and minimalist typography that evokes nostalgia for beautiful, tactile books. This series, recognised in design circles with several awards, offers a fresh approach to classic literature by focusing on artistic lettering and colour, making each book a desirable collectible.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141185088

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Susan Shillinglaw

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 135g

Pages: 176

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Fiction General Fiction John Steinbeck Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck is remembered as one of the greatest and best-loved American writers of the twentieth century. His complete works will be published in Penguin Modern Classics.

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