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- 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
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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.
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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 Questions
Who is the "Zimmerman" mentioned in John Lennon's song God 2000? 1 AnswerThat would be Robert Allen Zimmerman also known as Bob Dylan http://www.mahalo.com/search?q=robert+zimmerman read more
Should John C. Dvorak be a comedian? 6 AnswersWould I go see him do a standup act? Probably not. I'm not sure he could do stand-up. I think too much of what comes out of his mouth would go over people's h... read more
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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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I guess there are never enough books. - John Steinbeck #quote
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"Die Sklaven von heute werden nicht mit der Peitsche, sondern mit Terminkalendern angetrieben." (John Steinbeck)
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RT @schwarzgruber: "Die Sklaven von heute werden nicht mit der Peitsche, sondern mit Terminkalendern angetrieben." (John Steinbeck)
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RT @schwarzgruber: "Die Sklaven von heute werden nicht mit der Peitsche, sondern mit Terminkalendern angetrieben." (John Steinbeck)
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RT @schwarzgruber: "Die Sklaven von heute werden nicht mit der Peitsche, sondern mit Terminkalendern angetrieben." (John Steinbeck)
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