Fontenrose, Joseph. John Steinbeck: An Introduction and Interpretation. New York: Barnes & Noble, 1963. An analysis of Steinbeck's fiction, giving special attention to the influence of theories of ecology and biology on his works; also examines patterns of mythology that run through all his fiction.
French, Warren. John Steinbeck. Boston: Twayne, 1975. A good survey of Steinbeck's literary career; works are discussed in the order of composition, with some effort made to show how Steinbeck grew as an author.
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