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Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968.
Subjects
Divers -- Fiction.
Pearls -- Fiction.
La Paz (Baja California Sur, Mexico) -- Fiction.
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Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968.
Divers -- Fiction.
Pearls -- Fiction.
La Paz (Baja California Sur, Mexico) -- Fiction.
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The
pearl
/ by John Steinbeck.
by
Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968.
Bantam Books, 1975, c1974.
Call #:
FICTION STE
Subjects
Divers -- Fiction.
Pearls -- Fiction.
La Paz (Baja California Sur, Mexico) -- Fiction.
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ISBN:
9780141185125 (1994 Penguin Books pbk.)
0553239740
0553278215
014017737X (Penguin pbk.)
0140187383 (Penguin pbk.)
9780142000694 (2002 Centennial ed.)
0142000698 (2002 Centennial ed.)
9780140177374 (1992 Penguin pbk.)
Description:
1 v. (various pagings).
Notes:
First pub. in the Woman's home companion under the title: The
pearl
of the world.
"Based on a Mexican folk tale"--Cover verso.
Summary:
"In this short book illuminated by a deep understanding and love of humanity, John Steinbeck retells an old Mexican folk tale: the story of the great
pearl
, how it was found, and how it was lost. For the diver Kino, finding a magnificent
pearl
means the promise of a better life for his impoverished family. His dream blinds him to the greed and suspicions the
pearl
arouses in him and his neighbors, and even his loving wife cannot temper his obsession or stem the events leading to the tragedy. For Steinbeck, Kino and his wife illustrate the fall from innocence of people who believe that wealth erases all problems. Originally published in 1947, The
Pearl
shows why Steinbeck’s style has made him one of the most beloved American writers: it is a simple story of simple people, recounted with the warmth and sincerity and unrivaled craftsmanship Steinbeck brings to his writing. It is tragedy in the great tradition, beautifully conveying not despair but hope for mankind."--Penguin Group U.S.A.
Genre:
Parables
Classic fiction.
Holds:
3
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FICTION STE
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