Books by John Steinbeck

Portrait of John Steinbeck

John Steinbeck remains one of the twentieth century's most resonant voices, capturing the spirit, hardship, and quiet resilience of ordinary people with rare empathy. His writing bridges social realism with poetic observation, charting the landscapes of rural America and the inner workings of the human heart with equal precision.

From the dust-laden fields of California to the intimate struggles of families and wanderers, Steinbeck's novels reveal compassion for those on society's margins. His stories continue to speak to readers seeking truth, dignity, and hope amid adversity, securing his place as a cornerstone of modern literature.

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  • Cup of Gold

    Penguin Putnam Inc Cup of Gold

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    £15.20

  • Sweet Thursday

    Penguin Putnam Inc Sweet Thursday

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    Book SynopsisA Penguin ClassicIn Monterey, on the California coast, Sweet Thursday is what they call the day after Lousy Wednesday, which is one of those days that are just naturally bad. Returning to the scene of Cannery Row—the weedy lots and junk heaps and flophouses of Monterey, John Steinbeck once more brings to life the denizens of a netherworld of laughter and tears—from Doc, based on Steinbeck’s lifelong friend Ed Ricketts, to Fauna, new headmistress of the local brothel, to Hazel, a bum whose mother must have wanted a daughter. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction and notes by Robert DeMott.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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  • Once There Was a War

    Penguin Putnam Inc Once There Was a War

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    £14.45

  • Of Mice and Men

    Penguin Publishing Group Of Mice and Men

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    £11.70

  • Sea of Cortez

    Penguin Putnam Inc Sea of Cortez

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    Book SynopsisThe collaboration of two friends—one a novelist, one a marine biologist—produced a volume in which fascinating popular science is woven into a narrative of man’s dreams, his ideals, and his accomplishments through the centuries. Sea of Cortez is one of those rare books that are all things to all readers. Actually the record of a brief collecting expedition in the lonely Gulf of California, it will be science to the scientist, philosophy to the philosopher, and to the average man an adventure in living and thinking. The teeming and wildly competitive world of the sand flats is seen in terms of history, politics, ethics, and sociology; a starfish is important, not only because it is a new variety, but because it is essential to the delicate balance of the whole region in which it is found. Steinbeck and Ricketts are the opposite of “pure” scientists: it is not only their work that fascinates them, but the complicated and enormously exciting implications of that work. Sea of Cortez is a book to be read and remembered on two levels. It is a journey through a remote and beautiful corner of the world, a diary filled with the daily excitements and triumphs of skillful and energetic men. It is also an invitation to see the world anew from a fresh vantage point and perhaps with a broader and more understanding spirit.

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    £21.25

  • La Perla En Espaol Spanish Language Edition of

    Penguin Putnam Inc La Perla En Espaol Spanish Language Edition of

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    Book SynopsisCuando la noticia del gran hallazgo de Kino --la Perla del Mundo-- se esparció por el pueblo, nadie imaginó el poder que ésta tendría para engañar, corromper y destruir.Al igual que su padre y su abuelo, Kino es un humilde pescador que recoge las perlas de los mantos del Golfo que alguna vez significaron enormes riquezas para los reyes de España y que ahora proveen a Kino, Juana y su pequeño hijo de un magro sustento. Un día como cualquier otro, Kino regresa a la superficie con una perla tan grande como un huevo de gaviota, tan perfecta como la luna. La perla trae consigo la esperanza, así como la promesa del bienestar y la seguridad.La perla, una historia de simplicidad clásica basada en el cuento popular mexicano, explora los secretos de la naturaleza humana, las profundidades más oscuras del mal y las luminosas posibilidades del amor.Ganador del Premio Nobel de Liter

    10 in stock

    £12.60

  • Penguin Putnam Inc East of Eden

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    £999.99

  • America and Americans

    Penguin Putnam Inc America and Americans

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    10 in stock

    £48.75

  • Gale Cengage Grapes of Wrath Thorndike Famous Authors

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    £35.17

  • John Steinbeck: The Grapes of Wrath & Other

    The Library of America John Steinbeck: The Grapes of Wrath & Other

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    £30.00

  • John Steinbeck: Novels 1942-1952 (LOA #132): The

    The Library of America John Steinbeck: Novels 1942-1952 (LOA #132): The

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    £31.88

  • Editorial Vicens Vives Homes i gatolins Batxillerat. Material auxiliar

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    £18.05

  • Editora y Distribuidora Hispano Americana, S.A. (EDHASA) La perla

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    Book SynopsisEsta novela breve narra el hallazgo de una perla de incalculable valor y las consecuencias que acarrea a un modesto pescador, Kino, cuyo hijo a sido víctima de la picadura de un escorpión. Sin embargo, el interés de esta novela reside en el enfrentamiento entre dos mundos, el de los ricos y el de los pobres, y en el proceso de cambio en las relaciones humanas en función de la situación económica de las personas. Esto explica que sea una novela ampliamente usada en la escuela para invitar a la reflexión ética.En el centenario de este gran autor era obligado dignificar y poner de nuevo al alcance de los lectores españoles una buena edición en tapa dura de esta pequeña joya literaria.

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    £16.62

  • Editora y Distribuidora Hispano Americana, S.A. (EDHASA) De ratones y hombres

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    Book Synopsis"De ratones y hombres" narra la historia de Lennie, un deficiente mental, y su compaïero y ïngel de la guarda George, dos braceros al borde de la indigencia. Contratados en una granja regentada por un ex boxeador, la insatisfecha esposa del patrïn pone en serios aprietos a Lennie, que la mata accidentalmente y huye al bosque.Un conmovedor canto a la amistad y sobre todo una novela intensa con unos diïlogos ejemplares y perfectamente construida, de la que ningïn lecto podrï olvidar su desenlace.Coincidiendo con el centenario de John Steinbeck, hemos publicado con una presentaciïn como se merece el autor esta obra y otras dos "La perla" y "Hubo una vez una guerra".

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  • Alianza Editorial Las uvas de la ira

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    Book SynopsisDistinguida con el Premio Pulitzer en 1940, " Las uvas de la ira " describe el drama de la emigración de los componentes de la familia Joad, que, obligados por el polvo y la sequía, se ven obligados a abandonar sus tierras, junto con otros miles de personas de Oklahoma y Texas, rumbo a la " tierra prometida " de California. Allí, sin embargo, las expectativas de este ejército de desposeídos no se verán cumplidas. Entre las versiones cinematográficas que ha conocido esta novela destaca la memorable protagonizada por Henry Fonda y dirigida por John Ford.

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    £18.12

  • Epoca La Perla

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    £999.99

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