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Chargement... The red pony (original 1933; édition 2011)par John Steinbeck
Information sur l'oeuvreLe poney rouge par John Steinbeck (1933)
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#604 in our old book database. Not rated. A timeless classic! This is my third time reading the Red Pony. Each time I have read it, I saw it from a different perspective. The first time I read it, I was a student. I enjoyed it, and it introduced me to one of my favorite authors. I reread it several years ago, after finding an old hard cover copy at a rummage sale. I reacquainted myself with Steinbeck's beautifully written story of a boy's quest for independence and maturity. The third reading was with a student I am tutoring. I have to admit that I was not sure that a 21 century student would be able to relate to this book, written over 80 years ago I have a renewed appreciation for the timelessness of this book. As we read, it evoked a range of emotions in both of us. Steinbeck was able to portray Jody's frustration with his father, as well as anticipation and longing to be considered a grown up in his father's eyes; the realization that adults are not all knowing through his experiences with Billy Buck and the horses; and his maturity and compassion that is finally demonstrated through his interactions with his grandfather. There were times we laughed out loud, and times we stopped to discuss scenes of remarkable beauty and/or brutality. A remarkable book for not only an enjoyable read; it was truly enjoyable to use as a teacher. I hope that my student will consider this an introduction to one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. Steinbeck is a master at writing. His descriptions of landscape and actions paint a picture that grows larger in meaning than the words. The dialog is sparse, but with Steinbeck it is the spaces in the words as much as what is said. This is a collection of four stories of a boy Jody, Billy Buck the farm hand, Carl the father, Jody's mother Ruth, and a few animals. We learn mostly about Jody and the world he lives in. The forces of nature and relationships of those living around him. Learning about Jody's world is much more than an entertaining set of stories. These are stories to be read and chewed thoroughly before taking in. Enjoy. The Red Pony is, in essence, a coming of age story. It's about a boy named Jody Tiflis and how the getting and caring for a pony is a seminal event in his life, one that changes him from a child into a young man. This change can be seen as the initiation into the world of death, birth, and disappointment - which is the world of adulthood. As usual, this Steinbeck novella is poetically beautiful and brutally honest. As I reread this novella, I realized that it's not one of Steinbeck best works, but it is still moving and wonderful. And the message that maturation occurs only through the difficult experiences of life is one that is indeed universal. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
Appartient à la série éditorialeEst contenu dansThe Steinbeck Centennial Collection (Boxed Set) par John Steinbeck (indirect) Setinbeck Hardcover Collection: Tortilla Flat, The Winter of Our Discontent, East of Eden, The Grapes of Wrath, Travels with Charley, & The Long Valley par John Steinbeck (indirect) Est en version abrégée dansContient un guide de lecture pour étudiant
Jody est un jeune garçon rêveur et solitaire qui vit dans un ranch de Californie, avec ses parents et son ami Billy Buck, le garçon d'écurie. Le jour où il découvre le poney rouge que son père lui a offert, sa vie prend un nouveau tournant. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)813.52Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1900-1944Classification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:
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