The Winter of Our Discontent
by John Steinbeck, Susan Shillinglaw
The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck, Susan Shillinglaw holds a well received rating of 3.99 out of 5, based on 28.1K reader ratings. First published in 1961. The book spans 336 pages.
About The Winter of Our Discontent
Ethan Allen Hawley, the protagonist of Steinbeck’s last novel, works as a clerk in a grocery store that his family once owned. With Ethan no longer a member of Long Island’s aristocratic class, his wife is restless, and his teenage children are hungry for the tantalizing material comforts he cannot provide. Then one day, in a moment of moral crisis, Ethan decides to take a holiday from his own scrupulous standards.Set in Steinbeck’s contemporary 1960 America, the novel explores the tenuous line between private and public honesty that today ranks it alongside his most acclaimed works of penetrating insight into the American condition. This edition features an introduction and notes by Steinbeck scholar Susan Shillinglaw.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Steinbeck, Susan Shillinglaw |
| Published | 1961 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.99 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,050 |
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What genre is The Winter of Our Discontent?
The Winter of Our Discontent is categorized as Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Winter of Our Discontent worth reading?
Based on 28.1K reader ratings, The Winter of Our Discontent has an average score of 3.99 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Winter of Our Discontent?
The Winter of Our Discontent has 336 pages.
Who wrote The Winter of Our Discontent?
The Winter of Our Discontent was written by John Steinbeck, Susan Shillinglaw. It was first published in 1961.
What is the ISBN for The Winter of Our Discontent?
The ISBN-13 for The Winter of Our Discontent is 9780143039490.0.
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