Steinbeck’s novella is a deceptively simple fable about greed, poverty and deadly envy, written in plain, powerful prose. The capture of an exquisite pearl sets in motion a train of events that threaten to fracture a poor Indian community in the Mexican city of La Paz, as dark desires and bitter enmities are brought to the fore.
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.
Written with lyrical simplicity, The Pearl sets the values of the civilized world against those of the primitive and finds them tragically inadequate.
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780141394909
Number of pages: 96
Dimensions: 179 x 110 x 7 mm
Weight: 68 g
Language: English
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human, concise, well written
After reading East of Eden (J Steinbeck) I'm sad to say that I found 'The pearl' rather disappointing, it lacked the impact that I found with other Steinbeck's titles: It seemed to stretch the... More
If you want a quick easy introduction to the work of one of the all-time great writers, then try "The Pearl". Steinbeck masterfully fits a great deal of wisdom and power into this short novel.
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