by John Steinbeck · Penguin Publishing Group · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140177374
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The Pearl is a novella by American author John Steinbeck, published in 1947. It tells the story of Kino, a pearl diver who finds a large pearl, bringing him hope and prosperity, but also envy and violence. The novel explores themes such as greed, innocence, human nature, and fate. Set in Mexico, the story is based on a folk tale from the region and offers a reflection on the human condition and the struggle between good and evil.
John Ernst Steinbeck was an American writer and novelist. He won the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his realistic and imaginative writings, combining as they do sympathetic humor and keen social perception". He has been called "a giant of American letters". One of the most widely read authors of the 20th century. He was also an independent journalist and war correspondent during World War II and the Vietnam War.
