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His concern for the underdog made him a hero to the masses and an enemy of the establishment. His books made him one of the most celebrated writers in history.
When asked by a reporter if he deserved the Nobel Prize for literature, John Steinbeck replied, Frankly, no. BIOGRAPHY® respectfully disagrees. Drawing on his famous stories and the recollections of those who shared his life, this portrait illuminates the brilliant mind and loving spirit behind the prose. Discover how his activism and outspoken opinions made him persona non grata in his home state of California by the end of his life. But it was far from his first brush with controversy--The Grapes of Wrath is one of the most banned books in history. It is also one of the most important. Here, authors Terrence McNally and Edward Albee examine his landmark works and monumental legacy.
He illuminated the plight or America's forgotten citizens, and in so doing, became one of the most recognizable and important voices in literature.
When asked by a reporter if he deserved the Nobel Prize for literature, John Steinbeck replied, Frankly, no. BIOGRAPHY® respectfully disagrees. Drawing on his famous stories and the recollections of those who shared his life, this portrait illuminates the brilliant mind and loving spirit behind the prose. Discover how his activism and outspoken opinions made him persona non grata in his home state of California by the end of his life. But it was far from his first brush with controversy--The Grapes of Wrath is one of the most banned books in history. It is also one of the most important. Here, authors Terrence McNally and Edward Albee examine his landmark works and monumental legacy.
He illuminated the plight or America's forgotten citizens, and in so doing, became one of the most recognizable and important voices in literature.
