i wasn’t assigned it but i would read all the stories in my english book instead of whatever i was supposed to be doing and ‘The Red Pony’ burned its way into my brain forever. I probably read it in junior high? i dunno. That poor pony.
I’m surprised by this actually. It may be obvious that I’m a fan of his and I’m curious to see a take so different. If you have time, what is it about steinbeck you hate?
Actually it’s tied between “east of eden” and “winter of our discontent”. A quote by the character tom joad at the end of “grapes of wrath” is the basis for this handle though, you nailed it.
I don’t believe I’ve read either. I’ll put those on my list. I’d love to be proven wrong. Usually I’m more into light hearted things, which doesn’t necessarily seem to be Steinbeck’s wheelhouse (I can be sad in real life, after all), but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy more down to earth or down right depressing works.
Well i hope you enjoy them! Steinbeck can “paint” a scene very well imho, i still remember places he evoked in “winter” to this day, and i can promise those two won’t end as badly as “red pony” hahaha (pours one out for red pony)
i wasn’t assigned it but i would read all the stories in my english book instead of whatever i was supposed to be doing and ‘The Red Pony’ burned its way into my brain forever. I probably read it in junior high? i dunno. That poor pony.
I still hate Steinbeck as an author. Don’t think that would have changed if I had read any of his works later in life.
I’m surprised by this actually. It may be obvious that I’m a fan of his and I’m curious to see a take so different. If you have time, what is it about steinbeck you hate?
You know what. I haven’t read him in a very long time. I’ll get back to you. Do you have a favorite? (I’m vetoing The Red Pony.)
Edit: Guessing The Grapes of Wrath. I remember not liking it as a kid. But at least it wasn’t The Red Pony.
Actually it’s tied between “east of eden” and “winter of our discontent”. A quote by the character tom joad at the end of “grapes of wrath” is the basis for this handle though, you nailed it.
No judgin of course art is subjective
I don’t believe I’ve read either. I’ll put those on my list. I’d love to be proven wrong. Usually I’m more into light hearted things, which doesn’t necessarily seem to be Steinbeck’s wheelhouse (I can be sad in real life, after all), but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy more down to earth or down right depressing works.
Well i hope you enjoy them! Steinbeck can “paint” a scene very well imho, i still remember places he evoked in “winter” to this day, and i can promise those two won’t end as badly as “red pony” hahaha (pours one out for red pony)