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The Moon Is Down (Penguin Modern Classics)

byJohn Steinbeck

Who is this book for? Readers interested in war literature, historical fiction, and classic literature.

Topics WarBetrayalHuman Nature
MoodSuspenseful, Reflective
ViolenceModerate
Originally published at the zenith of Nazi Germany's power, Steinbeck's fable THE MOON IS DOWN explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. Occupied by enemy troops, a small, peaceable town comes face-to-face with evil imposed from the outside and betrayal from within the close-knit community. As he delves into the motivations and emotions of the enemy, Steinbeck uncovers profound and often unsettling truths both about war and human nature.

Language

en

Published on

30/11/2000

Pages

144

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780141185538

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