The Winter of Our Discontent - (Penguin Classics) by John Steinbeck (Paperback)

The Winter of Our Discontent is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of moral crisis, degeneration, corruption, and spiritual decay in contemporary America.

Set in Long Island in 1960, this Penguin Classic follows the story of Ethan Allen Hawley, a clerk who works in a grocery store once owned by his family but now struggling to maintain their former status.

As Ethan's wife becomes restless and his teenage children hunger for material comforts he cannot provide, he is faced with a moment of moral crisis that will change the course of his life forever.

With an introduction and notes by leading Steinbeck scholar Susan Shillinglaw, this edition provides insight into the author's exploration of the tenuous line between private and public honesty and the American condition.

Don't miss out on this gripping and timeless tale that will leave you questioning your own values and beliefs.

Order now and discover why The Winter of Our Discontent is considered one of John Steinbeck's most acclaimed works.