Steinbeck, John: 1902-1968

The Pearl, 1947 - Background

History
- Historical Context of The Pearl: Steinbeck’s Vision of Mexico. To understand The Pearl, it is important to consider several factors of the history that influenced Steinbeck and his work.
Pearl
- How do oysters make pearls? from TedEd
Church
- The History of the Catholic Church in Latin America and Liberation Theology
- The role of the church in the conquest and colonization of Latin America