The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck
This novel explores the moral decline of a man, Ethan Allen Hawley, who once belonged to a family of wealth and prestige in a small New England town. Working as a grocery store clerk after his family's fortune has been lost, Ethan is confronted with the ethical decay of those around him and the societal pressures to achieve success at any cost. As he navigates through temptations of dishonesty and betrayal to regain his family's status and wealth, the story delves into themes of integrity, personal conscience, and the American Dream, ultimately questioning what it means to be truly successful and honorable in a changing world.
The 5110th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- O Inverno Do Nosso Descontentamento
- The Winter of Our Discontent
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 89th on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
- 395th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)