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By: John Steinbeck
Narrated by: Hector Elizondo
Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 06-15-11
Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Format: mp3 64/48 stereo
In this short book illuminated by a deep understanding and love of humanity, John Steinbeck retells an old Mexican folk tale: the story of the great pearl, how it was found, and how it was lost. For the diver Kino, finding a magnificent pearl means the promise of a better life for his impoverished family. His dream blinds him to the greed and suspicions the pearl arouses in him and his neighbors, and even his loving wife cannot temper his obsession or stem the events leading to the tragedy.
For Steinbeck, Kino and his wife illustrate the fall from innocence of people who believe that wealth erases all problems. Originally published in 1947, The Pearl shows why Steinbeck’s style has made him one of the most beloved American writers: it is a simple story of simple people, recounted with the warmth and sincerity and unrivaled craftsmanship Steinbeck brings to his writing. It is tragedy in the great tradition, beautifully conveying not despair but hope for mankind.
©1945, 1973 Elaine Steinbeck, John Steinbeck IV, Thom Steinbeck (P)2011 Penguin Audio
Critic reviews
"[The Pearl] has the distinction and sincerity that are evident in everything he writes." (The New Yorker)
"Form 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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by LiberalLesbo
on 2023-09-18 03:33:10
 | Years ago, when I was at uni', a girl I knew recorded herself reading this, and mixed it with music she called big Mexican guitar  , some photo's and video for a media project. Loved this story ever since, you don't see it around much though... thank you miok  Much appreciated as always |
by miok
on 2023-09-18 15:44:44
 | I had a felling I might hear from you on this one.  Glad you enjoyed it LL |
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