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The Winter of Our Discontent is John Steinbeck's last novel, published in 1961. The title comes from the first two lines of William Shakespeare's Richard III: "Now is the winter of our discontent / Made glorious summer by this sun [or son] of York".
- John Steinbeck
- 1961
A famous quote from Richard III, spoken by Gloucester, who expresses his dissatisfaction with the current situation and his plan to become a villain. The web page provides the full text of the speech and its context in the play.
The Winter of Our Discontent. John Steinbeck, Susan Shillinglaw (Editor) 4.00. 48,368 ratings3,006 reviews. Ethan Allen Hawley, the protagonist of Steinbeck’s last novel, works as a clerk in a grocery store that his family once owned.
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The Winter of Our Discontent is the final novel of American author John Steinbeck (1902-1968). Published in 1961, the themes reflect Steinbeck’s concern with the degradation of American culture and morality.
Learn about the famous opening line 'Now is the winter of our discontent' and its meaning in the context of Richard III, a play about a deformed and ambitious villain. Explore the soliloquy's translation, analysis and irony with examples and quotes.
Aug 26, 2008 · by John Steinbeck (Author), Susan Shillinglaw (Editor, Introduction) 4.3 3,660 ratings. See all formats and editions. The final novel of one of America’s most beloved writers—a tale of degeneration, corruption, and spiritual crisis. A Penguin Classic.
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Learn the meaning and context of this famous line from Richard III, spoken by the villainous Richard. Find out how he uses weather metaphors, puns, and self-pity to express his dissatisfaction with his life and his brother's reign.
