{"product_id":"cool-hand-luke-a-novel-9781560252283","title":"Cool Hand Luke: a novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An impressive novel... the rawest and most authentic account of a chain gang we have so far.\"\u003cbr\u003e– \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on his experiences in a chain gang, Donn Pearce tells the story of Cool Hand Luke. This character is a hero who descends into drunkard, vandal, and prisoner. Luke is known as a blasphemer and \"actually quite bad\", who works the hardest, eats the most, and tells the biggest stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStory and themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLuke bets he can eat fifty eggs, an act full of gambling and excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe escapes and pursuits are described by Dragline, a fellow prisoner who admires Luke's courage.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLuke symbolizes hope, freedom, and resistance within the chain gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHis refusal to adapt to the cruel disciplinary rules gives meaning to their survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLanguage and usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is suitable for NT2 learners with a language level of B2-C1. It provides insight into American culture and the use of informal language. Ideal for self-study, education, and professional development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntertaal is your reliable supplier and guarantees fast delivery of this valuable learning tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intertaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54005329035604,"sku":"9781560252283","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/0538\/0692\/files\/cool-hand-luke-a-novel-boek-947.webp?v=1776933567","url":"https:\/\/intertaalid.nl\/en\/products\/cool-hand-luke-a-novel-9781560252283","provider":"Intertaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}