The Pastures of Heaven
Description
John Steinbeck's early collection, The Pastures of Heaven, unfolds across a seemingly idyllic California valley, a place touched by both natural beauty and human folly. Through a series of interconnected tales, the narrative explores the lives of the valley's inhabitants, revealing their dreams, their struggles, and the often-unforeseen consequences of their actions. Steinbeck masterfully weaves a tapestry of rural life, examining themes of inheritance, ambition, and the complex relationship between people and the land they occupy. This powerful work showcases the author's burgeoning talent for character study and his keen observation of the human condition.
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paperback
Tandem Library
Published Jan 1, 1995
ISBN: 9780613708371
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Details
First Published
1932
Language
eng
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