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The Winter of Our Discontent is John Steinbeck's last novel, published in 1961. The title comes from the first two lines of William Shakespeare 's Richard III: "Now is the winter of our discontent / Made glorious summer by this sun [or son] of York".
- John Steinbeck
- 1961
A famous quote from Richard III, spoken by Gloucester, who expresses his dissatisfaction with the current situation and his plan to become a villain. The web page provides the full text of the speech and its context in the play.
The Winter of Our Discontent. John Steinbeck, Susan Shillinglaw (Editor) 4.00. 48,580 ratings3,018 reviews. Ethan Allen Hawley, the protagonist of Steinbeck’s last novel, works as a clerk in a grocery store that his family once owned.
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Learn about the famous opening line 'Now is the winter of our discontent' and its meaning in the context of Richard III, a play about a deformed and ambitious villain. Explore the soliloquy's translation, analysis and irony with examples and quotes.
A study guide for John Steinbeck's 1961 novel about a man who struggles with morality and greed in a corrupt society. Learn about the plot, themes, characters, and critical reception of this classic work.
Shakespeare uses the line “now is the winter of our discontent” as a way of initiating a reader’s negative opinion of Richard III. He’s a man who is discontented with his life. He’s deformed in a way that makes him miserable and influences his character.
Aug 26, 2008 · The Winter of Our Discontent. John Steinbeck. Penguin, Aug 26, 2008 - Fiction - 304 pages. The final novel of one of America’s most beloved writers—a tale of degeneration, corruption, and...
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