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The Red Pony is a novella by John Steinbeck that follows young Jody Tiflin as he navigates the complexities of life on his family’s California ranch. Jody's connection with his grandfather and the gift of a red pony named Gabilan become transformative experiences, marked by joy and tragedy. The story is divided into four parts, each of which centers around a different episode in Jody’s life. The Red Pony’s first three parts were published between the years 1933-1936, and all four parts were published together as a full novella in 1937. 

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