JOHN STEINBECK - A PROMINENT AMERICAN WRITER

Discover the fascinating world of John Steinbeck, one of the most important voices in 20th-century American literature. His novels, full of realism and deep humanism, touch on universal themes that resonate with readers around the world. Immerse yourself in his rich body of work and get to know the stories of ordinary people, their struggles and triumphs.

• Insightful critique of the American myth
• Sympathy for ordinary people
• Pulitzer Prize for The Grapes of Wrath
• Nobel Prize for lifetime achievement
• Beloved California as the backdrop for many works

John Steinbeck (1902-1968) is one of the most prominent American writers of the 20th century. He gained recognition among readers and critics after the publication of Tortilla Flat (1937), a work set in his beloved California, which also served as the backdrop for his most famous works. These include The Grapes of Wrath (1939), a moving road novel from the Great Depression, and East of Eden (1952), a saga of the Trask family full of biblical references.

In 1940, Steinbeck received the Pulitzer Prize for The Grapes of Wrath, and in 1962 the Nobel Prize for lifetime achievement. Readers appreciated him for his insightful critique of the American myth and sympathy for ordinary people, but critics accused him of excessive political involvement and mawkish sentimentalism. The edition contains 236 pages, format 136x212 mm. Year of publication: 2022, binding: paperback. Publisher: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego.

Justyna Włodarczyk is an author who passionately and eruditely brings readers closer to the life and work of John Steinbeck. Her work allows us to better understand the historical and cultural context of his works and appreciate their universal message. This book is an excellent proposition for all lovers of American literature and those who want to explore the secrets of writing by one of the most important authors of the 20th century.