To a God Unknown (Penguin Modern Classics)
byJohn Steinbeck
Genres: FictionHistorical fiction
While fulfilling his dead father's dream of creating a prosperous farm in California, Joseph Wayne comes to believe that a magnificent tree on the farm embodies his father's spirit. His brothers and their families share in Joseph's prosperity andthe farm flourishes - until one brother, scared by Joseph's pagan belief, kills the tree and brings disease and famine on the farm. Set in familiar Steinbeck country, TO A GOD UNKOWN is a mystical tale, exploring one man's attempt to control theforces of nature and to understand the ways of God.
Language
en
Published on
30/11/2000
Pages
240
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780141185507
Who is this book for? Readers interested in philosophical explorations of nature and spirituality, as well as those who appreciate historical fiction.
Topics Legacy and traditionFarming strugglesSpiritual connectionNature worshipFamily dynamicsSibling rivalryLoss and griefMystical experiencesMan vs natureDivine interventionFamilyNatureSpirituality
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