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A disquieting parable of wealth's corrupting power.

If you've ever questioned the true cost of a dream, "The Pearl" offers a compelling examination. Steinbeck's narrative is deceptively simple, weaving a tale that's both specific to Kino's culture and universally relatable in its themes of aspiration and disillusionment. It's a succinct read that stays with you, prompting introspection about our own pursuits and the nature of desire.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780140292930

Description

A classic novella about the fallacy of the American dream, THE PEARL is Steinbeck's flawless parable about wealth and the evil it can bring.

When Kino, an Indian pearl-diver, finds 'the Pearl of the world' he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana in church and their little boy, Coyotito, will be able to attend school.

Obsessed by his dreams, Kino is blind to the greed, fear and even violence the pearl arouses in him and his neighbours. Written with haunting and lyrical simplicity, THE PEARL sets the values of the civilized world against those of the primitive and finds them tragically inadequate.


Author: John Steinbeck
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 96
Publisher: Penguin UK
Publication Date: 03 Nov 2011
 

A disquieting parable of wealth's corrupting power.

If you've ever questioned the true cost of a dream, "The Pearl" offers a compelling examination. Steinbeck's narrative is deceptively simple, weaving a tale that's both specific to Kino's culture and universally relatable in its themes of aspiration and disillusionment. It's a succinct read that stays with you, prompting introspection about our own pursuits and the nature of desire.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.