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The Pearl: Penguin Modern Classics

Jose Luis Orozco , Linda Wagner-Martin , John Steinbeck (Author)

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • 128 Page / Published 2000-07-09
  • Category: Fiction , Classics
  • ISBN: 9780141185125
  • Language: English
  • Format: PB
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Jose Luis Orozco

Born in Mexico City, José-Luis Orozco grew fond of music at a young age, learning many songs from his paternal grandmother. At age 8, José-Luis became a member of the Mexico City....

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When Kino, a poor Indian pearl-diver, finds 'the Pearl of the world' he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana and their son Coyotito will be able to attend school. Obsessed by his dreams, Kino is blind to the greed and even violence the pearl arouses in him and his neighbours. Written with lyrical simplicity, The Pearl sets the values of the civilized world against those of the primitive and finds them tragically inadequate.