Zapata
by John Steinbeck

Name: Zapata
Brand: John Steinbeck
SKU: 9780140173222
Rating: 3.64 (430 reviews)

Highlights

American

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth and historical context provided in Steinbeck's screenplay for 'Zapata'. Many find the insights into the life of Emiliano Zapata compelling, although some express disappointment with certain elements of the narrative and historical accuracy. Overall, readers commend the emotional and political themes explored in the work.

Rich historical contextCompelling character portrayalSteinbeck's engaging writing styleNot historically accurateSomewhat slow-paced

Synopsis

Before there was Viva Zapata!, the acclaimed film for which John Steinbeck received Academy Award nominations for best story and screenplay, there was the original Zapata

In the research library of UCLA, James Robertson unearthed Steinbeck's original narraive of the life of Emiliano Zapato, "the Little Tiger," champion of the peasants during the Mexican Revolution.

This story, upon which Steinbeck based his classic script Viva Zapata!, brilliantly captures the conflict between creative dissent and intolerant militancy to give us both a timesless social statement and an invaluable work of art

This new volume includes the screenplay, with copious notes by the film's acclaimed director, Elia Kazan, as well as Steinbeck's captivating narrative.