About “The Short Reign of Pippin IV”
John Steinbeck's only work of political satire reimagines the French Revolution with a comedic twist. Amateur astronomer Pippin Heristal is unexpectedly thrust into ruling France, leading to an amusing and chaotic reign. His social-climbing wife, Maria, his star-struck daughter, Clotilde, and her American boyfriend, Todd, add to the humor of the story. The novel features a variety of characters, including courtiers, con men, guards, and gardeners. Steinbeck's late comic novel explores themes of politics, power, and the challenges of leadership through a lighthearted and engaging narrative.
Book details
- Published
- 1957
- Latest edition
- 2009 · ISBN 9780141923000
- ISBN
- 9780141923000
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Short Reign of Pippin IV | 2009 | 9780141923000 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The short reign of Pippin IV | 2007 | 9780143039464 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Short Reign of Pippin IV | 2007 | 9780143039464 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Short Reign of Pippin IV | 2003 | 9780606286459 | Buy on Amazon |
| Short Reign of Pippin 4 | 1999 | 9780749317850 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The short reign of Pippin IV | 1994 | 0140187499 | Buy on Amazon |
| The short reign of Pippin IV | 1991 | 0749303999 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The short reign of Pippin IV | 1986 | 0140042903 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | short reign of Pippin IV | 1977 | 0140042903 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The short reign of Pippin IV | 1957 | — | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Short Reign of Pippin IV?
The Short Reign of Pippin IV by John Steinbeck has 166 pages.
