The Winter of Our Discontent (Penguin Modern Classics)

The Winter of Our Discontent is a thought-provoking novel by John Steinbeck that explores the theme of success and what motivates men towards it.

Set in New England, the story follows Ethan Allen Hawley as he reflects on his family's past fortune and loss of wealth, and how this has shaped his views on success.

Through a series of vividly rendered chapters, Steinbeck masterfully explores the concept of success in all its forms, from robbery to murder, operating under "the laws of controlled savagery." This gripping novel is a must-read for anyone interested in literature and the human condition.