Author: Louise Hawker
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 0737758074
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
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This informative volume examines John Steinbeck's life and work, with a specific look at key ideas related to The Pearl. The book discusses a variety of topics, including whether Kino chooses enslavement to wealth in order to escape poverty, and whether the townspeople have a parasitic relationship with the poor. The book also explores contemporary perspectives on poverty, such as the changing views of the term "culture of poverty" and the relationship between Western materialism and spiritual depression.
Author: Louise Hawker
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 0737758082
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
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This informative volume examines John Steinbeck's life and work, with a specific look at key ideas related to The Pearl. The book discusses a variety of topics, including whether Kino chooses enslavement to wealth in order to escape poverty, and whether the townspeople have a parasitic relationship with the poor. The book also explores contemporary perspectives on poverty, such as the changing views of the term "culture of poverty" and the relationship between Western materialism and spiritual depression.
Author: John Steinbeck
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140177374
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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“There it lay, the great pearl, perfect as the moon.” Like his father and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor diver, gathering pearls from the gulf beds that once brought great wealth to the Kings of Spain and now provide Kino, Juana, and their infant son with meager subsistence. Then, on a day like any other, Kino emerges from the sea with a pearl as large as a sea gull's egg, as "perfect as the moon." With the pearl comes hope, the promise of comfort and of security.... 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.
Author: Mr John Steinbeck
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
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"In the town they tell the story of the great pearl - how it was found and how it was lost again. They tell of Kino, the fisherman, and of his wife, Juana, and of the baby, Coyotito. And because the story has been told so often, it has taken root in every man's mind. And, as with all retold tales that are in people's hearts, there are only good and bad things and black and white things and good and evil things and no in-between anywhere.If this story is a parable, perhaps everyone takes his own meaning from it and reads his own life into it. In any case, they say in the town that..."
Author: Mr John Steinbeck
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 8
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Enter the world of John Steinbeck's masterful storytelling with "The Pearl." This powerful novella takes you on a journey through the human condition, greed, and the pursuit of dreams. Join us as we explore the profound themes and emotions woven into the fabric of this timeless classic.
Author: M. E. Kerr
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480455520
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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What do you do when your whole world is blown apart? A seventeen-year-old confronts love, betrayal, and his brother’s illness in this brave, deeply compassionate novel by M. E. Kerr Life is going great for Seaville High senior Erick Rudd. He’s a good student, he has a girlfriend he’ll probably marry, and he’s on a straight path to college. Then his best friend’s girlfriend lets him know she’s attracted to him. Seventeen going on twenty-five, Nicki Marr is blond, green eyed, and gorgeous. Soon, Erick is seeing her on the sly. Guilt ridden over his deception, Erick isn’t prepared for what happens next. He finds out that his brother, Pete, who’s ten years older and lives in New York, is very sick . . . with AIDS. Erick is stunned; he didn’t even know his brother was gay. It was Pete who told a five-year-old Erick that night kites don’t think about the dark, that they’re not afraid to be different. How Erick and his parents deal with Pete’s illness—and how Erick handles his relationship with Nicki—are what make this book so unforgettable. Fearless and profoundly affecting, it will stay with you long after the last page is turned. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of M. E. Kerr including rare images from the author’s collection.
Author: John Steinbeck
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101659815
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
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“There it lay, the great pearl, perfect as the moon.” Like his father and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor diver, gathering pearls from the gulf beds that once brought great wealth to the Kings of Spain and now provide Kino, Juana, and their infant son with meager subsistence. Then, on a day like any other, Kino emerges from the sea with a pearl as large as a sea gull's egg, as "perfect as the moon." With the pearl comes hope, the promise of comfort and of security.... 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. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Author: Torsten Weitze
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781790804412
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 382
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Ahren can hardly believe his luck. His normal life consists of being beaten up by his drunkard father or bullied by the village lads. But at the annual suitability tests for apprenticeships, the young boy finds himself selected by Falk, the guardian of the forest, to be his apprentice and his world is turned upside down.From his new master he learns the skills of archery and how to fight the Dark Ones. And then, on the day of the Spring Ceremony there is another unexpected turn of events. He touches the Stone of the Gods and it illuminates for the first time ever. It isn't long before a cantankerous wizard turns up and urges Falk and Ahren into action. There is no time to waste, for something evil is awakening.The unlikely trio begin their dangerous journey to Evergreen, the elfish kingdom to get the elves' help. But time is running out. HE, WHO FORCES has his eyes trained on Ahren and nothing will stop him from destroying the young man.Let yourself be swept into the fantastic world of Jorath by diving into AHREN, THE THIRTEENTH PALADIN (volume 1). For all fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's THE LORD OF THE RINGS and David Edding's BELGARIAD.
Author: Knut Hamsun; Henrik Ibsen; Mr John Steinbeck; Genevieve Behrend
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 811
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All Time Classics: Collection of Knut Hamsun; Henrik Ibsen; Mr John Steinbeck; Genevieve Behrend. This Combo Collection (Set of 4 Books) includes All-time Bestseller Books. This anthology contains: Hunger: Hunger (Norwegian: Sult) is a novel by the Norwegian author Knut Hamsun published in 1890. Hedda Gabler. The Pearl : (is a novella by the American author John Steinbeck.) Your Invisible Power: The way to the Attainment of Your Desires
Author: Gary Wiener
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 0737769912
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Suzanne Collins' dystopian trilogy envisions a world where survival and violence quite literally take the center stage. To maintain order, suppress independence, and punish past rebellions, the Capitol selects two participants, or tributes, from each of the twelve districts to fight in an annual televised death match called the Hunger Games. This compelling edition explores Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games through the lens of violence. The book provides biographical information about the author and offers a perspective on her influences. A series of essays, which discuss aspects of the novel, focusing on Katniss, her struggles, and the meaning and impact of violence, allow readers to gain a greater insight into the intersection between social issues and literature.
