Da den unge Joseph Wayne, der er vokset op i Vermont, begiver sig af sted mod Californien, er det med planer om at bygge sin egen gård og stifte familie. Efter faderens død slutter hans tre brødre sig til ham, og sammen skaber de et blomstrende landbrug. Men da tørken rammer, reagerer de fire brødre meget forskelligt. John Steinbecks roman "Til en ukendt gud" handler om tro og om forholdet mellem en mand og hans jord. "Bogen er en hyldest til det hedenske menneske, en naturmystikers tilbedelse af de kræfter, der får manden til at føle sig som ét med den jord, han dyrker, jorden som mor og elskerinde ... Steinbeck kender disse bønder, deres tro og tvivl, deres glæde og had, deres stædighed og stolthed, som nok kan knuses, men aldrig knækkes." - Jens Kistrup
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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