помогите составить краткое содержание на рассказ The Peart, написал Background

Что же это за рассказ? и автор - загадочный Background? )))

Если, действительно, есть такая тёмная лошадка в мировой литературе, дай, пожалуйста, ссылочку, - заодно и краткое содержание напишем!

А мне название больше напоминает новеллу Дж. Стейнбека "The Pearl":

A story based on a Mexican folk tale, The Pearl explores the secrets of man's nature, the darkest depths of evil, and the disastrous effects of stepping out of an established system, for bad things will happen if one abuse his/her spot. Due to the novella's negative portrayal of opportunity and ambition, some suspect that, like much of Steinbeck's work, it advocates socialism. In fact, its criticism of the ruling elites and their dominance in Mexican society along with their clearly negative attitude toward the poor are much stronger arguments for the "socialism" that Steinbeck purportedly advocates.
The Pearl has a strong moral that one should be content with one's life and that greed invites misfortune, which is what Kino and his family end up having plenty of after the discovery of the pearl later in the book. The novella presents this view through the character of the Priest, who participates in continuing the oppression of the indigenous people (Kino's race). The book also conveys messages of oppression and racism in a way that suggests they are negative elements in life.
The Pearl itself, something that can be held in the palm of the hand, leads to the death and destruction of a well respected family. Even friends of Kino wonder whether it will turn his head. Kino's visions of the greater future the pearl will bring are even very limited, but people believe them to be of great creativity.