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Cannery Row. Illustrated

John Steinbeck. Auteur

85 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h4min.
Cannery Row is one of John Steinbeck’s most beloved short novels, first published in 1945. Set in the sardine canning district of Monterey, California during the Great Depression, the novel offers a warm, humorous, and poignant portrait of an unconventional community living on the fringes of society. At the heart of the story is Doc, a marine biologist who is both a scientist and a deeply empathetic observer of human nature. Around him revolves a colorful cast of characters: Mack and the boys, a group of well-meaning bums always scheming to do something nice for Doc (often with chaotic results), Dora, the tough but kind-hearted owner of a local brothel, and various other drifters, merchants, and misfits. Though Cannery Row has little in the way of a traditional plot, its charm lies in Steinbeck’s lyrical prose, gentle humor, and deep compassion for people who live outside the mainstream. The novel captures the rhythms of everyday life—its struggles, absurdities, and quiet joys—and reflects Steinbeck’s enduring belief in the decency of ordinary people. Both nostalgic and subtly philosophical, Cannery Row celebrates community, friendship, and resilience. It is a novel that reminds readers of the beauty in imperfection and the importance of kindness in a difficult world. A timeless American classic, this edition is perfect for those who love character-driven stories rich in atmosphere and humanity.

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