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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
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.
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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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.
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.
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...
Aug 26, 2008 · by John Steinbeck (Author), Susan Shillinglaw (Editor, Introduction) 4.3 3,691 ratings. See all formats and editions. The final novel of one of America’s most beloved writers—a tale of degeneration, corruption, and spiritual crisis. A Penguin Classic.
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