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John Steinbeck has been a favorite among readers of all kinds for decades. A versatile, restless writer who constantly experimented with new forms and genres, he seems to offer something for everyone-whether rapturous descriptions of the California landscape, fierce denunciations of social injustices, simple morality tales, or just picaresque adventure stories.
On John Steinbeck / Don Noble -- Biography of John Steinbeck / Gordon Bergquist -- The Paris review perspective / Hua Hsu for The Paris review -- Critical contexts -- John Steinbeck's critical reception / Matthew J. Bolton -- "Roar like a lion": the historical and cultural contexts of the works of John Steinbeck / Jennifer Banach -- John Steinbeck, Frank Norris, and literary naturalism / Gurdip Panesar -- "You're kind of untouchable": women, men, and the environment in The long valley / Cynthia A. Bily -- Critical readings....
Includes bibliographical references and index.