The Moon is Down

Name: The Moon is Down
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141185538
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By John Steinbeck

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Moon is Down by John Steinbeck tells the story of a small coastal town occupied by enemy forces during a war. The occupiers attempt to control and manipulate the town's residents, but they face subtle resistance and unrest. The novel explores themes of power, resistance, and the human spirit under oppressive regimes.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate captivating narratives about human resilience and the spirit of resistance under occupation. Set in a small town overtaken by foreign invaders, it delves into the psychological and social dynamics between the oppressors and the oppressed, exploring themes of courage, community, and the universal desire for freedom.

The Moon is Down

Explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. Dealing with the motivations and emotions of the enemy, this title uncovers profound and often unsettling truths both about war and human nature.

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Originally published at the zenith of Nazi Germany's power, Steinbeck's fable The Moon is Down explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. Occupied by enemy troops, a small, peaceable town comes face-to-face with evil imposed from the outside and betrayal from within the close-knit community.

As he delves into the motivations and emotions of the enemy, Steinbeck uncovers profound and often unsettling truths both about war and human nature.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Moon is Down by John Steinbeck has been praised for its powerful depiction of resistance and the human spirit during wartime. Reviewers often highlight Steinbeck's skill in conveying the psychological tensions faced by both the occupied and the occupiers. The novel's exploration of moral dilemmas and its timely message during its release contribute to its enduring impact and critical acclaim.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141185538

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by Donald Coers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 144

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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 available in Penguin Modern Classics.

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