The Pearl
(Sprache: Englisch)
When Kino, an India pearl-diver, finds the "pearl of the world", he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana and their little boy Coyotito will be able to attend school. But, obsessed by his dreams, Kino is blind to the...
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When Kino, an India pearl-diver, finds the "pearl of the world", he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana and their little boy Coyotito will be able to attend school. But, obsessed by his dreams, Kino is blind to the greed and fear the pearl arouses.
A story of classic simplicity, based on a Mexican folk tale, "The Pearl" explores the secrets of man's nature, the darkest depths of evil, and the luminous possibilities of love.
A story of classic simplicity, based on a Mexican folk tale, "The Pearl" explores the secrets of man's nature, the darkest depths of evil, and the luminous possibilities of love.
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A fisherman finds the great pearl, only to lose it again. Re-issue of Steinbeck's classic.
Autoren-Porträt von John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: John Steinbeck
- 1993, 96 Seiten, Maße: 10,8 x 19 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Books UK
- ISBN-10: 014017737X
- ISBN-13: 9780140177374
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
[The Pearl] has the distinction and sincerity that are evident in everything he writes. The New YorkerForm is the most important thing about him. It is at its best in this work. Commonweal
[Steinbeck has] long trained his prose style for such a task as this: that supple unstrained, muscular power, responsive to the slightest pull of the reins. Chicago Sunday Times
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