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Travels With Charley In Search Of America: (Centennial Edition),New
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An Intimate Journey Across And In Search Of America, As Told By One Of Its Most Beloved Writers, In A Deluxe Centennial Editionin September 1960, John Steinbeck Embarked On A Journey Across America. He Felt That He Might Have Lost Touch With The Country, With Its Speech, The Smell Of Its Grass And Trees, Its Color And Quality Of Light, The Pulse Of Its People. To Reassure Himself, He Set Out On A Voyage Of Rediscovery Of The American Identity, Accompanied By A Distinguished French Poodle Named Charley; And Riding In A Threequarterton Pickup Truck Named Rocinante.His Course Took Him Through Almost Forty States: Northward From Long Island To Maine; Through The Midwest To Chicago; Onward By Way Of Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana (With Which He Fell In Love), And Idaho To Seattle, South To San Francisco And His Birthplace, Salinas; Eastward Through The Mojave, New Mexico, Arizona, To The Vast Hospitality Of Texas, To New Orleans And A Shocking Drama Of Desegregation; Finally, On The Last Leg, Through Alabama, Virginia, Pennsylvania, And New Jersey To New York.Travels With Charley In Search Of America Is An Intimate Look At One Of America'S Most Beloved Writers In The Later Years Of His Lifea Selfportrait Of A Man Who Never Wrote An Explicit Autobiography. Written During A Time Of Upheaval And Racial Tension In The Southwhich Steinbeck Witnessed Firsthandtravels With Charley Is A Stunning Evocation Of America On The Eve Of A Tumultuous Decade. This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition Also Features French Flaps And Deckleedged Paper.For More Than Sixtyfive Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,500 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Travels with Charley in Search of America'? A: 'Travels with Charley' explores the theme of rediscovery and the quest for American identity, as John Steinbeck travels across the country to reconnect with its people and landscapes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Travels with Charley in Search of America' is John Steinbeck, a renowned American writer and Nobel Prize laureate.
- Q: What is the format of this edition? A: This edition of 'Travels with Charley' is a paperback version, which is lightweight and portable for easy reading.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: 'Travels with Charley in Search of America' contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'Travels with Charley' published? A: 'Travels with Charley in Search of America' was published on February 5, 2002, as a centennial edition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While 'Travels with Charley' is generally suitable for most ages, it addresses themes of social change and personal reflection that may resonate more with older teens and adults.
- Q: What makes this edition special? A: This deluxe centennial edition features French flaps and deckle-edged paper, offering a collectible experience for readers and Steinbeck enthusiasts.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the book? A: 'Travels with Charley' recounts Steinbeck's journey across America with his poodle, Charley, as he seeks to understand the American spirit amidst the social changes of the 1960s.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Travels with Charley in Search of America' is classified as a travelogue and memoir, blending personal narrative with social commentary.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or photographs? A: This edition of 'Travels with Charley' does not specifically mention illustrations or photographs, focusing instead on Steinbeck's narrative and reflections.