The Steinbeck Omnibus
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve on jacket
A landmark collection in American literary fiction, The Steinbeck Omnibus — edited by Pascal Covici, Steinbeck's longtime editor and champion — gathers some of John Steinbeck's most celebrated works into a single, authoritative volume. The collection presents the full breadth of Steinbeck's genius, from the gritty social realism of the California fields to the tender, deeply human portraits of working-class life that defined an era. With a tone that balances raw emotional power with lyrical prose, the assembled works illustrate Steinbeck's unwavering commitment to the dignity of ordinary people struggling against poverty, injustice, and the indifference of fate. Covici's editorial hand lends the volume a cohesive vision, reflecting the close creative partnership he shared with Steinbeck throughout the author's most productive years. This essential omnibus stands as an indispensable cornerstone for any serious reader of twentieth-century American literature.
Author: Pascal Covici
Format: Hardback
Published: 1946, William Heinemann Ltd
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve on jacket
A landmark collection in American literary fiction, The Steinbeck Omnibus — edited by Pascal Covici, Steinbeck's longtime editor and champion — gathers some of John Steinbeck's most celebrated works into a single, authoritative volume. The collection presents the full breadth of Steinbeck's genius, from the gritty social realism of the California fields to the tender, deeply human portraits of working-class life that defined an era. With a tone that balances raw emotional power with lyrical prose, the assembled works illustrate Steinbeck's unwavering commitment to the dignity of ordinary people struggling against poverty, injustice, and the indifference of fate. Covici's editorial hand lends the volume a cohesive vision, reflecting the close creative partnership he shared with Steinbeck throughout the author's most productive years. This essential omnibus stands as an indispensable cornerstone for any serious reader of twentieth-century American literature.