Description
In this character-driven novel, John Steinbeck captures the lives of ordinary people brought together by chance on a single bus journey through California. When three strangers—a stripper, an alcoholic wife, and a traveling salesman—board a bus bound for the fictional town of San Juan de la Cruz, their separate worlds collide in unexpected ways. As the journey unfolds along a desolate stretch of California landscape, Steinbeck weaves together their personal struggles, desires, and secrets to create a profound meditation on human connection and the search for meaning. The novel explores themes of loneliness, redemption, and the transformative power of human encounter, showcasing Steinbeck's masterful ability to find depth and dignity in the lives of society's overlooked characters. A poignant exploration of the American experience, The Wayward Bus reveals how a chance meeting can alter the course of individual lives.
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ebook
Penguin USA, Inc.
Published Jan 1, 2009
ISBN: 9781101176115
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Details
First Published
1947
Language
eng
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