Sweet Thursday
Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck is a revised edition published by Penguin on July 29, 2008. This 288-page work continues the narrative set in Monterey, California, exploring the lives of its unique inhabitants following the events of Cannery Row. Steinbeck vividly portrays a world filled with both humor and sorrow, featuring characters such as Doc, Fauna, and Hazel, who navigate the complexities of life in a bustling coastal community.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of interactions and experiences that reflect the themes of romance and historical context within the framework of 20th-century fiction. This edition includes an introduction and notes by Robert DeMott, providing additional insights into Steinbeck’s work and its significance. As part of the Penguin Classics series, this book contributes to a broader understanding of classic literature, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of human relationships and the environment that shapes them.
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In Monterey, on the California coast, Sweet Thursday is what they call the day after Lousy Wednesday, which is one of those days that are just naturally bad. Returning to the scene of Cannery Row—the weedy lots and junk heaps and flophouses of Monterey, John Steinbeck once more brings to life the denizens of a netherworld of laughter and tears—from Doc, based on Steinbeck’s lifelong friend Ed Ricketts, to Fauna, new headmistress of the local brothel, to Hazel, a bum whose mother must have wanted a daughter. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction and notes by Robert DeMott.
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