Quel secret cache la jolie Jelka derrière ses grands veux noirs et son sourire toujours tendre et impassible ? Comment la frêle et maladive Emma s'y prend-elle pour obliger son mari à rester dans le droit chemin ? Qui est cette femme mystérieuse qui veut acheter un serpent à sonnette ? Et Mama Torres, une veuve à la poigne de fer, qui voit son fils devenir un homme ? Dans un monde d'hommes, rude et impitoyable, quatre portraits de femmes fortes par l'auteur des Raisins de la colère.
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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