This book aims to both describe and analyze the way Steinbeck learned the writing craft. It begins with his immersion in the short story, some years after he stopped attending...
In this study, author Roy Simmonds examines the wartime output of John Steinbeck, who had achieved wide critical acclaim when The Grapes of Wrath was published in 1939. When that...
John Steinbeck was born in a small town in northern California in 1902, and his career mirrors the highs and lows of the 20th century.
An introduction to the life and most significant works of American author John Steinbeck.
The Grapes of Wrath told the story of the destitute Oklahoma dust bowl farmers who flocked to the Valley in search of work, Cannery Row painted the rough and tumble lives of the cannery workers in nearby Monterey.
Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American author John Steinbeck, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in his writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and ...
This book aims to both describe and analyze the way Steinbeck learned the writing craft. It begins with his immersion in the short story, some years after he stopped attending Stanford University.
Examines the style of Steinbeck's writing, and analyzes his short stories
A brief profile of the Nobel Prize-winning author accompanies a detailed study of the themes and literary techniques of his novels, short stories, and nonfiction
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