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The final novel of one of America?s most beloved writersa tale of degeneration, corruption, and spiritual crisisA Penguin ClassicIn awarding John Steinbeck the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Nobel committee stated that with The Winter of Our Discontent, he had ?resumed his position as an independent expounder of the truth, with an unbiased instinct for what is genuinely American.? Ethan Allen Hawley, the protagonist of Steinbeck?s last novel, works as a clerk in a grocery store that his family once owned. With Ethan no longer a member of Long Island?s aristocratic class, his wife is restless, and his teenage children are hungry for the tantalizing material comforts he cannot provide. Then one day, in a moment of moral crisis, Ethan decides to take a holiday from his own scrupulous standards. Set in Steinbeck?s contemporary 1960 America, the novel explores the tenuous line between private and public honesty, and today ranks alongside his most acclaimed works of penetrating insight into the American condition. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction and notes by leading Steinbeck scholar Susan Shillinglaw.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking 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 uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Winter of Our Discontent'? A: 'The Winter of Our Discontent' explores themes of moral crisis, degeneration, and the struggle for personal integrity in a materialistic society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Winter of Our Discontent'? A: The author of 'The Winter of Our Discontent' is John Steinbeck, a renowned American writer and Nobel Prize laureate.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of the book have? A: This edition of 'The Winter of Our Discontent' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Winter of Our Discontent'? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Winter of Our Discontent' published? A: 'The Winter of Our Discontent' was published on August 26, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to John Steinbeck? A: Yes, 'The Winter of Our Discontent' can be a suitable starting point for new readers, as it encapsulates many of Steinbeck's core themes and writing style.
- Q: Does this edition include any additional content? A: Yes, this Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction and notes by leading Steinbeck scholar Susan Shillinglaw.
- Q: What genre does 'The Winter of Our Discontent' belong to? A: 'The Winter of Our Discontent' is categorized under the genre of Classics.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in pristine condition.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that this book appeals to? A: 'The Winter of Our Discontent' appeals to readers interested in classic literature, American culture, and the works of John Steinbeck.