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    Literature Help: The Pearl
    Literature Help: The Pearl
    Literature Help: The Pearl
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    Literature Help: The Pearl

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    “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck was first published in 1947. This beautiful novella revolves around a pearl diver named Kino.

    The story very descriptively explores man’s nature as well as greed and evil. It is assumed that the story was inspired by a Mexican folk tale from La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Steinbeck had heard that story while he was visiting that formerly pearl rich region in 1940.

    “The Pearl” was made into a Mexican movie named La Perla. The book became very popular right after its publication. It is said to be one Steinbeck’s most popular books.

    “The Pearl” is used extensively in high school classes all over the world. It is often discussed in academic circles around the world.

    Literature Help: The Pearl
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    Chapter One: Introduction
    Chapter Two: More about The Pearl
    Chapter Three: Plot Summary
    Chapter Four: Characters
    Chapter Five: Complete Summary
    Chapter Six: Critical Analysis

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRaja Sharma
    Release dateApr 16, 2014
    ISBN9781310386596
    Literature Help: The Pearl
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      Literature Help: The Pearl

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      Chapter One: Introduction

      The Pearl by John Steinbeck was first published in 1947. This beautiful novella revolves around a pearl diver named Kino.

      The story very descriptively explores man’s nature as well as greed and evil. It is assumed that the story was inspired by a Mexican folk tale from La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Steinbeck had heard that story while he was visiting that formerly pearl rich region in 1940.

      The Pearl was made into a Mexican movie named La Perla. The book became very popular right after its publication. It is said to be one Steinbeck’s most popular books.

      The Pearl is used extensively in high school classes all over the world. It is often discussed in academic circles around the world.

      The novella The Pearl was written when Steinbeck was at the zenith of his glory. Before this book he had completed The Grapes of Wrath which brought him the coveted Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

      After the publication of The Grapes of Wrath Steinbeck came to be known as a subversive, unpatriotic man who threatened the national interest through the socialist themes of his novels. There were several

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