The Chrysanthemums
Download or Read eBook The Chrysanthemums PDF written by John Steinbeck and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : John Steinbeck |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Total Pages | : 21 |
| Release | : 2014-03-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780718196479 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0718196473 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Chrysanthemums by : John Steinbeck
Book excerpt: Elisa Allen is tending her chrysanthemums. Strong, with a handsome face she skilfully and proudly cultivates the best in the valley. Tonight, her husband is taking her to town. While she works, a squeak of heels and a plod of hoofs bring a curious vehicle, curiously drawn: a tradesman looking for directions and a job. He is met with curt replies and a hardened resistance. Then he notices her chrysanthemums. With his characteristic insight and evocative language, John Steinbeck creates a short story of a brief but striking encounter. Set in Salinas Valley, where he grew up, it dissects the myriad complexities of humanity, society and hidden longings.
