1. The Pearl
Presented by: Cuong Huynh

2. Author Info
• John Steinbeck (1902-1968), born in
Salinas, California, came from a family of
moderate means. He worked his way through
college at Stanford

3. Plot Summary
• Like his father and grandfather before
him, Kino is a poor diver, gathering pearls
form the Gulf beds. After finding the pearl of
the world it brings him more trouble then luck

4. Setting/Period