Reading Level: Upper IntermediateSteinbecks most powerful novel describes the lives of a homeless farming family as they travel across America in the Great Depression of the 1930s. When the Joad family loses its farm in Oklahoma, they join thousands of other families on the journey to a new life in California where they have heard there is work picking fruit. Every step of the way, the family face hardship and hostility as they struggle to survive in a country where kindness no longer exists.
John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck was an American author known for his realistic and socially conscious novels depicting the struggles of the working class during the Great Depression. His most notable works include "The Grapes of Wrath," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940, and "Of Mice and Men," a novella exploring the lives of migrant workers in California. Steinbeck's writing style is characterized by its simple language, vivid descriptions, and deep empathy for his characters. He made significant contributions to literature by shining a light on the hardships faced by ordinary people and advocating for social justice. "The Grapes of Wrath" is considered his most famous work and remains a classic of American literature. Steinbeck's impact on the literary genre of social realism is enduring, as his works continue to resonate with readers today.
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