John Steinbeck's "The Pearl"

Question

John Steinbeck's The pearl is based on an old Mexican story , which Steinbeck tells with his characteristic wonderful style, are there any other versions of this very interesting story in Mexico nowdays?

**Steinbeck** :) - SonrisaDelSol, Aug 8, 2011

Thanks StEINBECK - mia55, Aug 8, 2011

Mia, your English has really improved from your previous threads :) - SonrisaDelSol, Aug 8, 2011

Thank you dear Sonrisa please always correct any mistakes - mia55, Aug 8, 2011

Answer 1

Steinbeck's the Pearl

Here are some alternate explanations for the source of Steinbeck's story.

Thanks Quentin - your link lead me to "Moon is Down" a book I read so long ago that I had forgotten who wrote it. Now I have it again for my e-Book reader. - ian-hill, Aug 8, 2011

I read a bunch of Steinbeck's books in High School, incuding The Pearl, but I couldn't even remember the plot. - 0074b507, Aug 8, 2011

thanks qfreed interesting version very much I know one explanation too the pearl brings emptiness but what must people do if they find the pearl will they be able to defend their life and use it to create something good thanks for the link - mia55, Aug 8, 2011