Tortilla Flat
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Summary
The novel «Tortilla Flat» by John Steinbeck tells the story of a group of friends living in a poor neighborhood of Monterey, California, after World War I. The main character, Danny, returns from the war to discover he has inherited two houses from his grandfather. Together with friends like Pablo, Pilon, and Joe Portagee, he decides to live in one of the houses and rent out the other. The friends lead a carefree lifestyle, relying on odd jobs and petty thefts to provide themselves with wine and food. Despite their poverty and lack of ambition, their friendship and sense of community help them cope with hardships. The novel explores themes of friendship, freedom, and human nature, blending humor with philosophical reflections.
Date of publication: 22 October 2024
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Genre: Classical literature