John Steinbeck

John Steinbeck

American author John Steinbeck was born in and lived much of his life in California. His writing reflects the California culture of the mid-20th Century, often referencing the nomadic and mysterious nature of this region, where few Americans had lived in centuries past.

His 1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath attempted to encompass the desperation of the Great Depression and the struggle of the average working man.

Fast Facts

Born: February 27, 1902
Died: December 20, 1968
Served as war correspondent for the NY Herald Tribune
1962: Nobel Prize for Literature
Nominated for 3 Oscars
Wrote the story that formed the basis for Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat
A notable liberal, suspected by the U.S. government of being a Communist

Of Mice and Men and on

Of Mice and Men focuses on man's struggle for independence, despite economic and personal setbacks. It is structured like a play, with three acts and plentiful dialogue, though in novel form. The Grapes of Wrath is often cited as one of the great American novels of the 20th century and is required reading in many high schools. Often discussed from this novel is the symbolism of the turtle that appears frequently in the early chapters. Among other things, it represents the struggle of a weak being against a tough and relentless environment.

Quotes

"I am impelled, not to squeak like a grateful and apologetic mouse, but to roar like a lion out of pride in my profession."
"The discipline of the written word punishes both stupidity and dishonesty."
"Unless a reviewer has the courage to give you unqualified praise, I say ignore the bastard."

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John Steinbeck Personal Timeline

February 27, 1902: Born
1930: Married Carol Henning
1934: Mother died
1935: Father died
1942: Divorced wife Carol Henning
1943: Married the singer Gwyndolyn Conger
1944: Bought his childhood dream house in California
1945: Moved to New York
1948: Divorced wife Gwyndolyn Conger
1948: Returned from New York to California
1950: Married Elaine Scott
December 20, 1968: Died in New York

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Related Pages on Mahalo

The Grapes of Wrath | Of Mice and Men | East of Eden | The Pearl | Cannery Row | The Red Pony | Pearl S. Buck | William Faulkner | Ernest Hemingway | Sinclair Lewis | Toni Morrison | Eugene O'Neill | David Foster Wallace Suicide

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