Tag: desperation

Fiction

The Pearl by John Steinbeck

The Pearl by John Steinbeck tells the story of a poor Mexican fisherman named Kino who discovers a valuable pearl and the devastating consequences it brings to his life.

Fiction

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

“The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck follows the Joad family as they endure the hardships of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl while searching for a better life in California.