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(1902-1968) American writer. John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California. Steinbeck wrote "Of Mice and Men," "The Grapes of Wrath," and other works.
Steinbeck: Novels 1942-1952
Steinbeck's focus is ever on the beauty and horror of human nature, what we do to each other for good or evil in the contexts of war and everyday experience. Read about this collection.
John Steinbeck Books
John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, and it was his work related to California for which he is best known. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1940, and he later received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
John Steinbeck Novels
John Steinbeck became known as an important American writer with his epic novel, The Grapes of Wrath (1939), for which he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1940. Besides his novels, Steinbeck was known for a profusion of short stories, nonfiction works, and more.
John Steinbeck Questions for Study and Discussion
John Steinbeck (1902-1968) is a famous American writer, who created novels, stories, plays and essays. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962, and he is widely studied as one of the most important American authors of the 20th century. Here are a few questions for study and discussion.
John Steinbeck Selected Works
John Steinbeck is one of the most important writers of the 20th century. He is famous for works like Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature and the Pulitzer Prize. Here's a list of his works.
National Steinbeck Center
"In the tradition of John Steinbeck, the National Steinbeck Center draws its inspiration from the diverse people and the land of the Salinas Valley."
Of Mice and Men Books
John Steinbeck's classic novel, Of Mice and Men, was first published in 1937. Despite the controversies and book banning that have surrounded the text, this story of George and Lenny in the Salinas Valley has become one of Steinbeck's most beloved novels. Read more about Of Mice and Men,

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