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Before The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck launched his literary career with a dazzling, swashbuckling novel that seethes with passion, piracy, and the hunger for immortality. Cup of Gold is the epic and haunting story of Henry Morgan, a restless Welshman who abandons his quiet homeland in pursuit of fame, fortune, and legend on the high seas.

Drawn by whispers of the infamous "Cup of Gold"—the rumored wealth and beauty of Panama’s golden city and its mysterious woman—Morgan becomes a pirate king, forging his name in blood and fire. But as the spoils grow and enemies fall, so too does the line between triumph and torment, as Morgan must confront the aching emptiness behind his conquests.

Steinbeck’s debut blends lyrical prose and psychological depth with high adventure and historical drama, offering a richly imagined portrait of a man chasing greatness—and the ruin it can bring. Cup of Gold is a forgotten gem: darkly romantic, boldly written, and utterly intoxicating.

About the author: John Steinbeck was not just a writer—he was a chronicler of dreams, rebels, and the rugged soul of humanity. Born in 1902 in California’s Salinas Valley, Steinbeck cut his literary teeth on sweeping landscapes, complex outcasts, and the eternal struggle for meaning in a changing world.

Though best known for his American classics like The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck’s first novel, Cup of Gold, revealed another side of his talent—a flair for high-seas adventure, historical drama, and the poetry of ambition. With a pen as sharp as a cutlass, he captured the restless heart of Henry Morgan, the legendary pirate who defied kings in search of glory and gold.

Steinbeck’s writing combines lyrical beauty with gritty realism, always driven by compassion, curiosity, and rebellion. Whether charting the waves of the Caribbean or the dust of the Depression, he remains one of the most vital voices in American literature—daring readers to look deeper, feel more, and question everything.

© 2025 Positronic Publishing (E-bog): 9781515465836

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E-bog: 23. juli 2025

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