A companion guide to John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," examining the plot of the novel, and including character analyses, a selection of criticism, and a profile of the author.
A biography of the California writer, discussing his childhood, hardships, friendships, travels, works, and awards, including the Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes.
Presents the memoirs of John Steinbeck IV, son of the celebrated literary icon, in which he discusses his painful youth, his time in Vietnam, and his efforts to establish an identity for himself; and includes recollections from his wife of their time together.
A guide to John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, offering biographical information about the author, analysis of the text, a character list, and critical essays.
Take a look at the American dream in John Steinbeck's of Mice and men as a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, as well as a variety of perspectives on the literary work and the social issue being discussed.
Presents critical essays on John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.