The Red Pony

Name: The Red Pony
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141185095
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By John Steinbeck

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Red Pony by John Steinbeck is a poignant tale centred around a young boy named Jody Tiflin, who is navigating the challenges of growing up on a ranch in California. Through a series of interconnected stories, Jody experiences life’s complexities, such as responsibility, death, and disappointment, all set against the backdrop of the rural American landscape. These narratives explore themes of maturation and the sometimes harsh lessons life imparts along the path to adulthood.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to coming-of-age stories set in rural America, exploring themes of childhood, dreams, and disillusionment. Its rich, evocative prose beautifully captures the emotional journey of a young boy on a ranch, offering a timeless reflection on life and growth.

The Red Pony

Jody Tiflin is given a red pony, and later he is promised the colt of a bay mare. Yet both of these gifts bring him tragedy as well as joy, and Jody is taught not only the harsh lessons of life and death, but made painfully aware of the fallibilty of adults.

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Jody Tiflin has the urge for rebellion, but he also wants to be loved. In The Red Pony, Jody begins to learn about adulthood—its pain, its responsibilities, and its problems—through his acceptance of his father's gifts.

First, he is given a red pony, and later he is promised the colt of a bay mare. Yet both of these gifts bring him tragedy as well as joy, and Jody is taught not only the harsh lessons of life and death, but is made painfully aware of the fallibility of adults.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Red Pony by John Steinbeck is often praised for its vivid depiction of rural life and the complexities of growing up. The book's exploration of themes like loss, responsibility, and the harsh realities of life is noted for its emotional depth and realism. Some readers appreciate Steinbeck's succinct yet powerful prose, while others find the episodic nature of the story either compelling or disjointed.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141185095

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by John Seelye

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 103g

Pages: 128

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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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