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The Grapes Of Wrath

By John Steinbeck
Series: Everyman’s Library Contemporary Classics
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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a powerful novel set during the Great Depression. It follows the Joad family as they leave their Oklahoma home after the Dust Bowl forced them off their land. They travel westward in search of a better life in California, facing hardships and learning painful truths about social injustice and the American dream along the way.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate deeply moving stories about resilience and human suffering. Its portrayal of a family's struggle during the Great Depression offers a powerful exploration of socio-economic issues and the enduring spirit of perseverance and hope amidst adversity. If you're interested in American history and timeless literary classics, this might be the right choice for you.

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The Grapes Of Wrath

An epic story of the nineteen-thirties' Depression which traces the story of one destitute family among the thousands who fled the Dust Bowl to the promise of California, THE GRAPES OF WRATH awakened the conscience of a nation.

Author won Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962

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An epic story of the nineteen-thirties' Depression which traces the story of one destitute family among the thousands who fled the Dust Bowl to the promise of California, The Grapes of Wrath awakened the conscience of a nation.

Awarded the Pulitzer Prize on its appearance in 1939, Steinbeck's novel has been compared in its impact and influence with Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Series: Everyman’s Library Contemporary Classics

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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is often praised for its powerful depiction of the struggle faced by impoverished farmers during the Great Depression. Critics frequently commend Steinbeck’s vivid and compassionate storytelling, highlighting his ability to evoke empathy for his characters. Some reviews mention the novel’s impact on social consciousness and its enduring relevance in addressing themes of poverty and injustice.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781857151541

Publisher: Everyman

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 March 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Everyman's Library

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 578

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Fiction General Fiction John Steinbeck Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Everyman’s Library Contemporary Classics

About the Author

John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California, in 17 February 1902. After studying English at Stanford University, he held several jobs including working as a hod-carrier, apprentice painter, laboratory assistant, ranch hand, fruit-picker, construction worker at Madison Square Gardens, New York, and reporter for the New York American. In 1935 he became a full-time writer and was a special writer for the United States Army Air Force during World War II. Among his most renowned works are Of Mice and Men, Cannery Row, East of Eden and The Grapes of Wrath, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1940. In 1926 Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature as a mark of his outstanding contribution to literature, his unquestionable popularity and his versatility. In his speech accepting the Nobel Prize, Steinbeck gave his view of authorship: 'The ancient omission of the writer has not changed. He is charged with exposing our may grevious faults and failures, with dredging up to the light our dark and dangerous dreams for the purpose of improvement. Furthermore, the writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man's proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit for gallantry in defeat - for courage, compassion and love.' John Steinbeck died on 20th December 1968.

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