Sep 5, 2008

The Grapes of Wrath | The Grapes of Wrath

At a glance:

Author: John Steinbeck
First Published: 1939
Type of Work: Novel
Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
Subjects: North America or North Americans, Suffering, United States or Americans, Social issues, Depression, economic, 1930’s, Despair, Hope, Poverty or poor people, California, West, U.S., Farms, farmers, or farming, Death or dying, Migrant labor
Locales: California, Midwest (U.S.), Oklahoma

The Work

From the moment of its publication in 1939, no twentieth century American novel has provoked more controversy and criticism for its social philosophy, alleged atheistic beliefs, and profane language than has John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath.

Born in Salinas, California, in 1902, Steinbeck published his first novel, Cup of Gold in 1929. Many other novels followed, including The Grapes of Wrath. Many critics consider this his finest work; it won him the Pulitzer Prize in 1940. The Grapes of Wrath became an instant best-seller...

[The entire page is 809 words long]

The Grapes of Wrath | The Grapes of Wrath

At a glance:

The Work

Join eNotes