'The Pearl' (1954) by John Steinbeck is a short yet profound story about the corrupting power of greed. Check out this deep-dive, spoiler-free video essay from The Portly Raven.

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00:00 A Familiar Story
01:24 A Tale Retold
02:35 Discovering The Pearl
03:39 The Hard Truth
04:48 Life Lessons