Cup of Gold

Cup of Gold

Cup of Gold is John Steinbeck’s first novel—a sweeping tale of ambition, adventure, and the thirst for glory. Loosely based on the life of the legendary pirate Henry Morgan, the story follows a young man’s quest to escape a quiet life in Wales and chase fame and fortune on the high seas.

Driven by dreams of conquest and the lure of “the Cup of Gold”—the wealth and beauty of Panama and its fabled woman of incomparable allure—Morgan becomes a figure both feared and admired. But as his legend grows, so does the haunting question: does ultimate power bring true fulfillment, or just emptiness?

Lyrical and bold, Cup of Gold is steeped in myth, history, and the early signs of Steinbeck’s literary brilliance. It’s a tale of longing and illusion, where the line between hero and villain is as shifting as the tides.

5.1 x 7.87 (Inches)

206 Pages