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This book guides readers through these and other important Steinbeck works, particularly those that are most often taught, including The Pearl (1945), The Red Pony (1933), and significant short fiction. Clear analysis of each work includes discussions of character development, plot and setting, thematic treatment, historical contexts, and alternate critical readings. A biographical chapter, as well as an examination of the author's contributions and career, helps readers gain a sense of Steinbeck the man and his position as one of America's most important writers.
Since the publication of Tortilla Flat in 1935, Steinbeck's treatment of American landscapes and themes has struck a chord with readers. His novels Of Mice and Men (1937), The Grapes of Wrath (1939), and Cannery Row (1945) were instant critical and popular successes. Each went on to become a feature film, which added to Steinbeck's cultural impact. His works have long endured to earn a place in the canon of American Literature. This book guides readers through these and other important Steinbeck works, particularly those that are most often taught, including The Pearl (1945), The Red Pony (1933), and significant short fiction.
Clear analysis of each work includes discussions of character development, plot and setting, thematic treatment, historical contexts, and alternate critical readings. A biographical chapter, as well as an examination of the author's contributions and career, helps readers gain a sense of Steinbeck the man and his position as one of America's most important writers.
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This book guides readers through these and other important Steinbeck works, particularly those that are most often taught.
CYNTHIA BURKHEAD is an Instructor of English at the University of North Alabama in Florence. Her major areas of literary interest is twentieth century poetry and fiction.
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- Publication date2002
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- ISBN 13 9780313314575
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Examines Steinbeck's most important and enduring works, as well as his life and his place in the canon of American literature. Since the publication of Tortilla Flat in 1935, Steinbeck's treatment of American landscapes and themes has struck a chord with readers. His novels Of Mice and Men (1937), The Grapes of Wrath(1939), and Cannery Row (1945) quickly became highly regarded bestsellers and feature films, and have endured the test of time to earn Steinbeck a place in the canon of American Literature. This Student Companion guides readers through these works as well as Steinbeck's other important novels and short fiction, particularly those that are most often taught, such as The Pearl (1945) and the Red Pony (1933). Clear analysis of each work includes discussions of character development plot and setting, thematic treatment, historical contexts and alternate critical readings. A well-drawn biographical chapter and another on Steinbeck's career and contributions help readers gain a sense of Steinbeck the man and his position as one of America's most important writers.Covering six of Steinbeck's novels and four of his short stories, this volume provides background and lucid critical analysis of each work making it an excellent introduction for the student. It has additional value as a resource for further study with an extensive bibliography of biographical information, general criticism, and copious contemporary reviews of all the works covered. This book guides readers through these and other important Steinbeck works, particularly those that are most often taught, including The Pearl (1945), The Red Pony (1933), and significant short fiction. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780313314575
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