{"product_id":"the-winter-of-our-discontent-1","title":"The Winter of Our Discontent","description":"\u003cp\u003e6W John Stienbeck. London: Heinemann, 1961. \u003cstrong\u003eFirst UK Edition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Winter of Our Discontent\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the final novel by John Steinbeck and\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflects many of the moral concerns that shaped his later writing. The story follows Ethan Allen Hawley, a once-prosperous man living in a small New England town who now works as a grocery clerk after his family fortune has faded. As Ethan becomes increasingly troubled by the corruption and hypocrisy he sees around him, he struggles with his own temptation to regain status and wealth through dishonest means. Through Ethan’s internal conflict, Steinbeck explores themes of integrity, ambition, and the quiet pressures that can erode personal morality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Steinbeck (1902–1968) was one of the most important American writers of the twentieth century, known for his vivid portrayals of ordinary people and his deep concern for social justice. Many of his earlier works, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grapes of Wrath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf Mice and Men\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEast of Eden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, drew upon his experiences in California and his observations of economic hardship during the Great Depression. Steinbeck’s writing often examines the tension between individual character and the wider forces of society. In recognition of his powerful storytelling and humanitarian vision, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962, the year after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Winter of Our Discontent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was published.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst UK printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Winter of Our Discontent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewas issued in London by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Heinemann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1961, appearing the same year as the American edition published by Viking Press. Early printings of the novel are notable as the final work of fiction released during Steinbeck’s lifetime and therefore represent the closing chapter of a remarkable literary career\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaroon canvas binding with gilt lettering to spine. Original dust wrapper. Some minor shipping to head of storm and points of dust wrapper. Fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56267374690470,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/files\/4165EECF-65FD-4C82-9579-341358EBD840.jpg?v=1773337962","url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/the-winter-of-our-discontent-1","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}