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The Pearl
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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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.
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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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.
Book Details
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
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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