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The Pearl

By John Steinbeck
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The Pearl by John Steinbeck is a poignant story about Kino, a poor pearl diver, who discovers an enormous and valuable pearl. As he dreams of a better future for his family, the pearl's discovery brings unforeseen consequences, including greed and danger, challenging the very fabric of his life and community. This tale explores themes of ambition, social inequality, and the darker sides of human nature.
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If you enjoy a tale that explores human nature and the complexities of wealth, this book might captivate you. It paints a vivid picture of hope, ambition, and the consequences that follow when dreams collide with reality. You might appreciate its timeless themes and Steinbeck's ability to weave a compelling narrative with rich symbolism.

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The Pearl

When Kino, a poor Indian pearl-diver, finds 'the Pearl of the world' he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana and their son Coyotito will be able to attend school. Obsessed by his dreams, Kino is blind to the greed and even violence the pearl arouses in him and his neighbours.

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

The Pearl is Steinbeck's flawless parable about wealth and the evil it can bring. When Kino, an Indian pearl-diver, finds the Pearl of the world he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana in church and their little boy, Coyotito, will be able to attend school.

Obsessed by his dreams, Kino is blind to the greed, fear, and even violence the pearl arouses in him and his neighbours. Written with haunting simplicity and lyrical beauty, The Pearl sets the values of the civilised world against those of the primitive and finds them tragically inadequate.

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The Pearl by John Steinbeck has been praised for its poignant storytelling and exploration of themes such as greed, family, and social injustice. Reviewers often highlight Steinbeck's ability to create vivid imagery and his use of symbolism to craft a compelling narrative about human nature. Some readers appreciate the moral lessons embedded within the story, while others comment on its haunting and thought-provoking conclusions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141185125

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jose-Luis Orozco
  • Introduction by Linda Wagner-Martin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 102g

Pages: 128

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Featured Fiction General Fiction John Steinbeck Literary Fiction New Release 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 available in Penguin Modern Classics.

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