The Red Pony

This collection of four interconnected stories follows the life of a young boy named Jody Tiflin on a ranch in California. Through his experiences with a red pony named Gabilan, Jody learns about responsibility, loss, and the complexities of growing up. The narrative explores themes of nature, family, and the harsh realities of life, all set against the backdrop of the American West. Steinbeck's vivid descriptions and emotional depth provide a poignant look at the transition from childhood innocence to the awareness of life's challenges.

Published 1978

Ex library copy. Binding of book is slightly loose. Heavy foxing on front cover with tears, sticker or tape shadows, creases, scratches, and stains. Moderate foxing on back cover with tears, sticker or tape shadows, and stains. Moderate foxing and a tear at the bottom of the spine, with severe fading. Heavy tanning and foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Bookplate present. Heavy foxing and library stamps and markings on endpapers. Heavy foxing across pages with slight annotations on certain pages. Moderate tanning around margins of pages. Inserts are slightly loose with moderate foxing.

Condition: Well Read