Description

John Steinbeck's collection of short stories, *The Long Valley*, offers a poignant and unflinching look at the lives of ordinary people in the Salinas Valley of California. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Steinbeck explores themes of isolation, love, betrayal, and the enduring human spirit in the face of hardship. His masterful prose captures the raw beauty of the landscape and the complex inner lives of his characters, revealing the quiet dramas that unfold in rural America. These stories, ranging from the darkly humorous to the deeply tragic, showcase Steinbeck's unparalleled ability to find profound meaning in the everyday.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Viking

Published Jan 1, 1986

304 pages

ISBN: 9780670438884

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Details

First Published

1938

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Long Valley by John Steinbeck.

Violence
Death/Grief
Abuse