The Pearl - Paperback By Steinbeck, John - VERY GOOD
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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 014017737X
- Book Title
- Pearl
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 7.5 in
- Edition
- 2
- Publication Year
- 1993
- Format
- Mass Market
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.2 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Psychological, Classics, Literary
- Item Weight
- 2 Oz
- Item Width
- 4.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 96 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
014017737X
ISBN-13
9780140177374
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038265140
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Pearl
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1993
Topic
Psychological, Classics, Literary
Genre
Fiction
Format
Mass Market
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
2 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"[ The Pearl ] has the distinction and sincerity that are evident in everything he writes." —The New Yorker "Form is the most important thing about him. It is at its best in this work." —Commonweal "[Steinbeck has] long trained his prose style for such a task as this: that supple unstrained, muscular power, responsive to the slightest pull of the reins." —Chicago Sunday Times, "[ The Pearl ] has the distinction and sincerity that are evident in everything he writes." --The New Yorker "Form is the most important thing about him. It is at its best in this work." --Commonweal "[Steinbeck has] long trained his prose style for such a task as this: that supple unstrained, muscular power, responsive to the slightest pull of the reins." --Chicago Sunday Times
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Grade To
UP
Dewey Decimal
428.6
Synopsis
"There it lay, the great pearl, perfect as the moon." Like his father and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor diver, gathering pearls from the gulf beds that once brought great wealth to the Kings of Spain and now provide Kino, Juana, and their infant son with meager subsistence. Then, on a day like any other, Kino emerges from the sea with a pearl as large as a sea gull's egg, as "perfect as the moon." With the pearl comes hope, the promise of comfort and of security.... A story of classic simplicity, based on a Mexican folk tale, The Pearl explores the secrets of man's nature, the darkest depths of evil, and the luminous possibilities of love., The classic novella from Nobel Prize-winner John Steinbeck, The Pearl explores the secrets of man's nature, the darkest depths of evil, and the luminous possibilities of love. Like his father and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor diver, gathering pearls from the gulf beds that once brought great wealth to the Kings of Spain and now provide Kino, Juana, and their infant son with meager subsistence. Then, on a day like any other, Kino emerges from the sea with a pearl as large as a sea gull's egg, as "perfect as the moon." With the pearl comes hope, the promise of comfort and of security....
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- a***6 (70)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was described as very good. I would say it was good. There were creases on many of the pages and the pages were yellow with age. But the book still worked for my purposes and was in good shape. It arrived quickly. It was a good price.
- o***g (5584)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseLoved this book, THE PEARL, by Steinbeck. Read it in high school. Now and then throughout the years. Covers human nature quite well. Book was fast shipped and very reasonably priced. THANK YOU!!!
- p***e (149)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAAA++++ FAST DELIVERY! EXACTLY AS PROMISED! HIGHLY RECOMMEND SELLER! WILL DEFINITELY BUY FROM AGAIN.
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- c***c (489)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent eBay seller with good communications!!! Book came as described (GOOD condition), reasonably packaged (plastic mailer bag with 3 other books), and in very good time considering free shipping (projected delivery 5/7 thru 5/12; rcvd 5/10). Have purchased multiple books from SecondSalecom, and have been quite satisfied with the quality, appearance, and value of those purchases. Will definitely check their selection for future book purchases. Thanks, SecondSalecom!
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- a***6 (70)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was described as very good. I would say it was good. There were creases on many of the pages and the pages were yellow with age. But the book still worked for my purposes and was in good shape. It arrived quickly. It was a good price.
- o***g (5584)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseLoved this book, THE PEARL, by Steinbeck. Read it in high school. Now and then throughout the years. Covers human nature quite well. Book was fast shipped and very reasonably priced. THANK YOU!!!
- p***e (149)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAAA++++ FAST DELIVERY! EXACTLY AS PROMISED! HIGHLY RECOMMEND SELLER! WILL DEFINITELY BUY FROM AGAIN.
- c***m (404)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWOW!; I cannot believe this 4 Days to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 06 03, Tues, Received 06/07 Sat to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Hardcover Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!
- c***c (489)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent eBay seller with good communications!!! Book came as described (GOOD condition), reasonably packaged (plastic mailer bag with 3 other books), and in very good time considering free shipping (projected delivery 5/7 thru 5/12; rcvd 5/10). Have purchased multiple books from SecondSalecom, and have been quite satisfied with the quality, appearance, and value of those purchases. Will definitely check their selection for future book purchases. Thanks, SecondSalecom!
- x***l- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI had a positive experience with this seller. I did receive an incorrect item in my package, but when I reached out to the seller about the problem, they responded in a timely manner and resolved the issue. Items were packaged in a bag but arrived in good condition as described. I am very happy with the condition of the books I received. Great value. I have already placed additional orders with this seller. Thank you!