The Moon is Down
Mr John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck
13 €
Coup de coeur
(Literature), by Julian
A lesser known text but oh so beautiful (and quick) to read. This short story is about a cold coastal village facing an invasion by a foreign army (never named, but quite implied), and paints the portrait of humanity on the two sides of the war.
Written in 1942, The Moon Is Down is a symbol of its time.
Originally published at the zenith of Nazi Germany's power, 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.
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Binding: Paperback
Publication date: 03 Apr 2014
Dimensions: 179 x 128 x 9 mm
ISBN: 9780141395371
