Dans cette grande fresque, les personnages représentent le bien et le mal avec leurs rapports complexes. Adam, épris de calme, Charles, son demi-frère, dur et violent, Cathy, la femme d'Adam, un monstre camouflé derrière sa beauté, ses enfants, les jumeaux Caleb et Aaron. En suivant de génération en génération les familles Trask et Hamilton, l'auteur nous raconte l'histoire de son pays, la vallée de la Salinas, en Californie du Nord. Pour cette œuvre généreuse et attachante, John Steinbeck a reçu le prix Nobel de littérature.
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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