The Pearl: By John Steinbeck is... (Get online access in this post)
The Pearl by J. Steinbeck
The Pearl by John Steinbeck is a novella. A novella is a short novel or a long story.
The story is told by it's main character Kino, a pearl hunter. Kino and his wife Juana live a simple life. In his life he appreciates the "song of the family" and the "song of his people".
This classic story by John Steinbeck address more than the story itself. Like many of his novels, Steinbeck address human nature and reveals the hope and struggles faced by man.
There is more than one theme presented int he Pearl: rich vs poor, the idea of good and evil, and the corruption that accompanies wealth.
Although The Pearl is a short novel, it takes the reader on a journey of intro-spection of values and belief.
The Pearl is Your Next Class Novel
Although we will be reading a portion of this in class, there will be some assigned reading outside of class.
You may not take the books home. However, the book is available online for your use at home: computer, iphone, ipad, or android.
