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The Life and Legacy of John Steinbeck: Author of "The Grapes of Wrath"

John Steinbeck, born in 1902 in Salinas, California, was a prominent American author known for his impactful works during the Great Depression. He decided to be a writer at 14 and eventually studied at Stanford University. His notable works include "Tortilla Flat," "Of Mice and Men," and "The Grapes of Wrath," which won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962. Steinbeck's writing vividly captured the hardships of American society, focusing on themes of family and humanity. He passed away from heart disease in 1968, leaving an enduring legacy.

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The Life and Legacy of John Steinbeck: Author of "The Grapes of Wrath"

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  1. John Steinbeck (1902-1968) “The Grapes of Wrath”

  2. Early Life • Born in Salinas, California • Father, Ernest, tried several jobs to care for his family • Owned a feed and grain store • Managed a flour plant • Treasurer of Monterrey County • Mother, Olive Hamilton, was a school teacher • Three sisters • Decided at 14 to become a writer • At 19, enrolled at Stanford University • Was enrolled on/off for six years, before finally dropping out in 1925

  3. Moved to New York City • Construction worker • Newspaper reporter • Moved back to California • Caretaker in Lake Tahoe • Published first novel, “Cup of Gold” (1929) • Met and married first wife, Carol

  4. Major Works • “Tortilla Flat” (1935) • “In Dubious Battle” (1936) • “Of Mice and Men” (1937) • “The Long Valley” (1938) • “The Grapes of Wrath” (1939) • “Cannery Row” (1945) • “East of Eden” (1952)

  5. Last Years • Was a war correspondent for The New York Herald Tribune during WWII • Won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962 for “The Grapes of Wrath” • Died of heart disease on December 20, 1968

  6. “The Grapes of Wrath” • Setting • The Great Depression • The Dust Bowl • Between Oklahoma and California • Themes • The effects of the Great Depression • Man’s Inhumanity toward Man • The Power of Family

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