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Paul D Ruffin
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Traditionally, the critical reputation of Nobel Prize-winning American novelist John Steinbeck (1902-1968) has rested on his achievements of the 1930s, especially In Dubious Battle (1936), Of Mice and Men (1937), The Long Valley (1938), and, of course, Th... more
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"[I]t is hard to see how anyone can read Jeffers's best poetry and not perceive greatness. His narrative verse rivals Wordsworth's or Byron's. It is electrifying; the skin prickles. . . . We will lose something of value if we let Jeffers slip away. He exp "[I]t is hard to... more
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Thirteen essays, written by experts both within philosophy and Steinbeck studies, examine almost all of Steinbeck's major works. Included in the compilation are five general essays examining Steinbeck's own moral philosophy and eight specific essays analy... more
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Kathleen Shores Rice ,
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John Steinbeck had a great concern for the plight of both the worker and the poor. His novel Of Mice and Men demonstrates the struggles of the common man as it follows two men who wander from farm to farm looking for work in pre-Depression Salinas Valley,... more
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The American West is as varied in its inhabitants as it is in its landforms, yet what has come to stand for "Western" writing is the myth of the wagon train and the lone gunman. This authoritative anthology assembled poems, essays, stories, and excepts--b The American West is as varied... more
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John Steinbeck ,
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This third volume in The Library of America's authoritative edition of John Steinbeck's writings shows one of America's most enduring popular writers continuing restlessly to explore new subject matter and new approaches to storytelling.... more
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Jeffrey Schultz ,
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"Critical Companion to John Steinbeck" celebrates this preeminent American writer who in his works confronted and explored the social fabric of the United States in the early 20th century. More than 500 entries include synopses of his novels, short storie The Literary A to Z series provides the detail readers... more
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An introduction to the life and most significant works of American author John Steinbeck. A photobiography of John Steinbeck, covering his life and writing career, with excerpts from his works. An introduction to the life and most significant works of American author John Steinbeck.... more
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While it's said that journalism is the first draft of history, "The Mammoth Book of Journalism" demonstrates that sometimes the reporters have outdone the historians in analyzing events and bringing them to life. Veteran editor Lewis has chosen 100 of the... more
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John Steinbeck ,
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From a swashbuckling pirate fantasy to a meditation on American moralityatwo classic Steinbeck novels make their black spine debuts IN AWARDING John Steinbeck the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Nobel committee stated that with "The Winter of Our Steinbeck's last great novel focuses on the theme of success and... more
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A sterling collection of classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction evoking the unique spirit of the West and its people, selected and introduced by one of today's premier chroniclers of the Western landscape and New York Times bestselling author of A sterling collection of classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction... more
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Catherine J Kordich ,
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Each title features: - An introductory chapter that provides detailed instructions on how to compose an effective essay - A succinct overview of the issues involved in writing about that particular author - Useful suggestions for paper topicsmore
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When The Grapes of Wrath was published in 1939, it had an explosive effect on the public, calling attention to the problems of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression. This casebook provides a rich source of primary materials on the period and th... more
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John Steinbeck ,
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Steinbeckas only work of fantasy literatureain an illustrated deluxe edition John Steinbeckas retelling of Maloryas beloved Arthurian stories will capture the attention and imagination of legions of Steinbeck fans, including those who love Arthurian A modern retelling of the legendary Arthurian tales from one of the 20th centurys greatest writers,... more
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John Steinbeck ,
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This is a unique selection of nonfiction work by the quintessential American writer. More than three decades after his death, John Steinbeck remains one of the nation's most beloved authors. Yet few know of his career as a journalist who covered world... more
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Warren G French
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Twayne's United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors Series present concise critical introductions to great writers and their works. Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, each study takes account of major l... more
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John Steinbeck ,
Robert Demott ,
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This second volume in The Library of America's authoritative edition of John Steinbeck features his acknowledged masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath. Written in an incredibly compressed five-month period, the novel had an electrifying impact upon publication... more
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John Steinbeck ,
Peter Lisca ,
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John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize--winning epic of the Great Depression follows the western movement of one family and a nation in search of work and human dignity.... more
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Drawing on Steinbeck's papers and photographs, and scores of interviews, Benson explores the influences that contributed to Steinbeck's archetypal sense of American culture and his controversial concerns. An in-depth study of the shy, private individual b... more
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John Steinbeck ,
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Nobel laureate John Steinbecks bracing from-the-frontlines account of World War IInow with a new cover and introduction In 1943 John Steinbeck was on assignment for "The New York Herald Tribune", writing from Italy and North Africa, and from England Set in England, Africa and Italy this collection of Steinbeck's World... more
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The full range of literary traditions comes to life in the Twayne Critical Essays Series. Volume editors have carefully selected critical essays that represent the full spectrum of controversies, trends and methodologies relating to each author's work. Es... more
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John Steinbeck ,
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Adopting the structure and themes of Arthurian legend, John Steinbeck creates a "Camelot" on a shabby hillside above Monterey on the California coast and peoples it with a colorful band of knights. As he chronicles the thoughts and emotions, temptations a Today, nearly forty years after his death, Nobel Prize... more
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Tony Hillerman ,
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In this essential distillation of American suspense, 100 years worth of peerless tales are collected into a volume where giants of the genre abound: Raymond Chandler, Lawrence Block, Sue Grafton, Elmore Leonard, and Sara Paretsky. In THE BEST AMERICAN Beloved bestselling author Tony Hillerman and mystery maven Otto Penzler have... more