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This classic collection of short stories serves as the ideal introduction to Steinbeck's work. Set in the idyllic Salinas Valley in California, where simple people farm the land and struggle to find a place for themeselves in the world, these stories reflect many of the concerns key to Steinbeck as a writer; the tensions between town and city, labourers and owners, past and present. Included here are the celebrated tales, THE MURDERER and THE CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
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Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck is remembered as one of the greatest and best-loved American writers of the twentieth century. His complete works will be available in Penguin Modern Classics.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This compilation of short stories will not only entertain, but will reward repeat readings to no end. Also there are definate embrionic shapes of characters in his later works. For instance the story entitled Jonny Bear's titular character smacks of Lennie in OMAN. I'd recommend this book to anyone who has a passing interest in either Steinbeck or short stories
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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`The Long Valley' is yet another outstanding Steinbeck book, this time a collection of short stories set around, and in, the Salinas Valley in California. From the betrayal of `The Chrysanthemums', via the simple evocation of `Breakfast' and the look at husband and wife dynamics in `The White Quail', The Harness' and `The Murder' this book leads you from beautiful story to another until it leaves you satisfied and breathless at the characterisation and imagery in `Red Pony'. This last story is in 4 part and covers nearly 80 pages and it moved me through a wide range of emotions. From contentment, sorrow, happiness, pity and more besides, this story has the ability to connect with you at a deep level and make you feel things as keenly as the characters. The only story to stand out from the others is `Saint Katy the Virgin' which is about an almost demonic pig that gets converted to Christianity. If nothing else this story is original! This edition has a good introduction looking at the themes of the stories and makes for interesting reading in it's own right. All in all, if you're a fan of Steinbeck you won't be disappointed. You'll recognise the vivid imagery and beautiful writing and this is perfect to dip in and out of, or even read in one sitting. Simply wonderful.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Even the most ardent Steinbeck fan would admit that these stories do not represent the pinnacle of the great man's achievements. But they certainly do not lack interest.
As you read the stories, you can almost sense Steinbeck's confidence growing, and it the reader can see the development of the characteristic Steinbeck "style".
In "The Snake" we meet a prototype of Doc from "Cannery Row" and "Sweet Thursday", and "The Raid" reads like an early working of "In Dubious Battle".
Anyone interested in Steinbeck, not to mention anyone interested in American social history, will find much to interest them in these pages.
As you read the stories, you can almost sense Steinbeck's confidence growing, and it the reader can see the development of the characteristic Steinbeck "style".
In "The Snake" we meet a prototype of Doc from "Cannery Row" and "Sweet Thursday", and "The Raid" reads like an early working of "In Dubious Battle".
Anyone interested in Steinbeck, not to mention anyone interested in American social history, will find much to interest them in these pages.
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Another work of genius...
I'm reading and re-reading all of Steinbeck's books. What total genius....!!! Although there are many similarities in all his books (setting, characters, etc. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kitaj
John Steinbeck earns his spurs.
Even the most ardent Steinbeck nut would not claim these stories to be his best work. But they are not to be missed. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2002 by Mr William Finch
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