Description
Kino, a poor pearl diver, discovers a pearl of immense size and beauty, believing it will bring his family fortune and a better life. However, this magnificent find quickly becomes a source of envy and greed, corrupting the hearts of those around him and even Kino himself. As obsession takes hold, Kino's dreams of prosperity transform into a desperate struggle for survival, forcing him to confront the destructive power of wealth and the loss of innocence. John Steinbeck masterfully crafts a timeless parable about the corrupting influence of avarice and the tragic consequences of pursuing a flawed dream.
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paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 8, 2002
87 pages
ISBN: 9780142000694
paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
Published Sep 7, 2000
128 pages
ISBN: 9780141185125
paperback
Penguin
Published Feb 1, 1993
97 pages
ISBN: 9781101199343
paperback
Unknown
Published Jan 1, 1961
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First Published
1945
Language
eng
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