Tortilla Flat
Steinbeck, John, 1902-19682000
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Danny is a paisano, descended from the original Spanish settlers who arrived in Monterey, California. He values friendship above money and possessions, so that when he suddenly inherits 2 houses he offers shelter to his fellow gentlemen of the road. Steinbeck's first major critical and commercial success, TORTILLA FLAT is also his funniest novel. Danny is a paisano, descended from the original Spanish settlers who arrived in Monterey, California, centuries before. He values friendship abovemoney and possessions, so that when he suddently inherits two houses, Danny is quick to offer shelter to his fellow gentlemen of the road. Their love of freedom and scorn for material things draw them into daring and often hilarious adventures. Until Danny, tiring of his new reponsibilities, suddenly disappears...
Main title:
Tortilla Flat / John Steinbeck.
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Edition:
[New ed.] / with an introduction by Thomas Fensch.
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2000.
Collation:
xxv, 153p. ; 20 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. xxiii-xxv).
ISBN:
9780141185118 (pbk)
Dewey class:
813.52
LC class:
PS3537.T3234
Language:
English
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BRN:
320374