The Winter Of Our Discontent

Steinbeck, John

Published by Viking Press, New York, 1961

About this Item

311 pages. 21.5 x 14.5 cm. Limited edition, one of 500 copies bound for the friends of the author and the publishers. Original acetate dust wrappers which bears "Limited Edition" in red. Latter is chipped at bottom with slight loss. This title is often regarded as one of his most powerful works, and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962. The story follows Ethan Allen Hawley, a former member of a wealthy family who is now struggling financially and morally. He begins to consider dishonest actions to restore his wealth and status, but ultimately faces a crisis of conscience. The novel explores themes of morality, corruption, and the American Dream. Interior crisp and clean almost as new. Orig. black cloth with beveled edges lettered in gilt. Fine in fine dust wrapper. Seller Inventory # 23956

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Winter Of Our Discontent

Publisher: Viking Press, New York

Publication Date: 1961

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: First edition.