Tortilla Flat

Name: Tortilla Flat
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141185118
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By John Steinbeck

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck follows a group of friends living in a small Californian town after World War I. These lovable drifters, led by Danny, cherish their carefree lifestyle, engaging in adventures and sharing Danny’s inherited home. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of living on the margins of society.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring tales of friendship and camaraderie among a group of lovable drifters in post-World War I California. The story is rich with humour, charm, and explores themes of loyalty and the human condition, all set against a beautifully described coastal backdrop.

Tortilla Flat

Danny is a paisano, descended from the original Spanish settlers who arrived in Monterey, California, centuries before. He values friendship above money and possessions, so when he suddenly inherits two houses, Danny is quick to offer shelter to his fellow gentlemen of the road.

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Steinbeck's first major critical and commercial success, Tortilla Flat is also his funniest novel. Danny is a paisano, descended from the original Spanish settlers who arrived in Monterey, California, centuries before. He values friendship above money and possessions, so that when he suddenly inherits two houses, Danny is quick to offer shelter to his fellow gentlemen of the road. Their love of freedom and scorn for material things draw them into daring and often hilarious adventures. Until Danny, tiring of his new responsibilities, suddenly disappears...

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Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck is praised for the author's deep understanding of American life and the social themes that permeate his work. His insights into the complexities and nuances of American society make his narratives compelling and resonate with many readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141185118

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by Thomas Fensch

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 192

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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.