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"The Pearl" by John Steinbeck is a novella that is loosely based on a medieval Mexican folktale. It tells the story of Kino, a Mexican pearl diver, and his pursuit of wealth through finding a valuable pearl. The novella explores themes of greed, the corrupting influence of money, and the loss of innocence.

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