Beskrivelse
A gripping and timeless story from Nobel laureate John Steinbeck, The Pearl explores the perils that come with sudden fortune. It follows Kino, a poor Mexican pearl diver, whose discovery of a magnificent pearl sets off a chain of life-altering events.
A powerful narrative about how unexpected wealth can bring both hope and danger.
Kino, struggling in poverty, stumbles upon what he calls 'The Pearl of the World' and believes it will change his destiny for the better. However, as his dreams grow bigger, he becomes blind to the darker side of his find.
The pearl stirs up greed, fear, and even violence, not only among Kino's neighbors but within himself as well. This haunting tale reveals the heavy price that can come with sudden riches and the impact it has on human nature.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | John Steinbeck |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Penguin Books |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9780141368979 |
| ISBN-10 | 0141368977 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 160 |
| Tags | The Pearl, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
