John Steinbeck: Die wunderlichen Schelme von Tortilla Flat (German language, 1944, Steinberg Verlag)
301 pages
German language
Published March 17, 1944 by Steinberg Verlag.
Adopting the structure and themes of the Arthurian legend, Steinbeck created a "Camelot" on a shabby hillside above Monterey on the California coast and peopled it with a colorful band of knights. As Steinbeck chronicles their thoughts and emotions, temptations and lusts, he spins a tale as compelling, and ultimately as touched by sorrow, as the famous legends of the Round Table. This is the first of a trilogy, along with 'Cannery Row' and 'Sweet Thursday.'
Sin perder su estilo, Steinbeck retrata con buen arte y con cierta socarronerรญa la vida en los estratos mรกs pobres.Tortilla Flat es uno de ellos.
I read this one aloud to my partner a little at a time over the course of a few weeks. It was fun, like a comedic soap opera. It's slow paced, and the characters are cute. If you liked Cannery Row you'll feel right at home with this one.
