Originally published at the zenith of Nazi Germany's power,The Moon Is Down exploresthe effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors.Occupied by enemy troops,a small,peaceable town comes face-to-facewith evil imposed from the outside and betrayal from within theclose-knit community. As he delves into the motivations and emotions ofthe enemy,Steinbeck uncovers profound and often unsettling truths bothabout war and human nature.
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9780141185538Number of pages: 144Weight: 112 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 8 mm
John Steinbeck
A giant of American literature,John Steinbeck is the author of classic twentieth-century novels such as The Grapes of Wrath,East of Eden and Of Mice and Men.
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