The Red Pony by John Steinbeck

The Red Pony by John SteinbeckMasterful linked short stories by Nobel prizewinner John Steinbeck, author of The Grapes of Wrath. The Red Pony is one of The Originals from Penguin iconic, outspoken, first. Young Jody Tiflin lives on his father's California ranch. He is thrilled when his father gives him a red pony, and later promises him the colt of a bay mare. Both these gifts bring joy to Jodi's life but tragedy soon follows. As Jodi begins to learn the harsh lessons of life and

share information with each other and implement the mutually agreed upon cooperation package

We create an identity which we think of as a 'self'

a young man explores gender boundaries

which they're not sure whether to push or not because they can't remember what it does

wondering if this might be the moment when past tragedies recede and a new world opens up to her

turn off lightbulbs by spouting jets of water

I fall captive

Now he offers revelatory new insights into the art of winning people over: it isn’t just what we say or how we say it that counts

Blood will turn on blood and allegiances will be tested on every side

Period Matters illustrates with power

the adventures recounted in this collection will definitely shock and inspire

But it's the longest of long shots