In the town, the story of the great pearl is told - how it was found and how it was lost again. It speaks of Kino, the fisherman, his wife Juana, and their baby Coyotito. Since the story has been told so often, it has become ingrained in the memory of every man. The Pearl is Steinbeck's heart-wrenching short parable about wealth and the darkness and evil that can arise even in the most generous hearts of people. This edition features a stunning new cover by the renowned artist Bijou Karman.