The Portable Steinbeck
The Portable Steinbeck by John Steinbeck, published by Penguin Publishing Group on September 25, 2012, is a comprehensive collection of essential writings from one of America’s most significant literary figures. This reissue spans 640 pages and includes complete novels such as Of Mice and Men and The Red Pony, along with excerpts from several longer works. The edition also features Steinbeck’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech and introductions by Pascal Covici, Jr. and Susan Shillinglaw, providing context for Steinbeck’s relevance in contemporary literature.
Readers will find a rich array of Steinbeck’s storytelling, characterized by his unique language, humor, and deep empathy for characters. The collection encompasses various subjects, including fiction, classics, and literary themes, reflecting the breadth of Steinbeck’s influence on American literature. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in exploring the works of a writer whose narratives continue to resonate today.
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A selection of essential writings by one of the greatest writers in American history
It would be impossible to overstate John Steinbeck’s enduring influence on American letters. Profuse with a richness of language, sly humor, and empathy for even his most flawed characters, Steinbeck’s books are still widely read and deeply relevant today. The Portable Steinbeck is a grand sampling of his most important and popular works. Here are the complete novels Of Mice and Men and The Red Pony, together with self-contained excerpts from several longer novels, the text of his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, a fascinating introduction by Pascal Covici, Jr., son of Steinbeck’s longtime editor, and brand new introduction from leading Steinbeck scholar Susan Shillinglaw that puts Steinbeck in the context of the 21st century.
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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