'The Pearl' by John Steinbeck is a timeless novella that packs a punch in a few short pages. Through the simple tale of a pearl diver's discovery, it challenges the very notions of fortune, greed, and the heavy cost of ambition. It's a book that melds simplicity with profundity, offering layers of meaning beneath the surface narrative. If you appreciate stories that provoke thought on the human condition and the dark side of luck, then this compact Steinbeck masterpiece could provide rich rewards for your contemplation.

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This is the story of a Mexican Indian pearl diver who found the greatest pearl in the world, but lost his happiness. "New Longman Steinbeck" offers a complete study programme for Steinbeck novels. Each text contains a detailed introductory section and notes and activities for each chapter, all written for a range of abilities and designed to develop pupils' knowledge of the text and their skills of analysis. The "Programme of Study" section contains questions that help students improve their exam technique.

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