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Olive Hamilton Steinbeck
John Steinbeck's strong-willed mother who influenced his life significantly, pushing him to excel.
Arthurian Legends
Childhood fascination that inspired Steinbeck to retell them with a group of wine-drinking paisanos in the Monterey hills.
In Dubious Battle
A novel inspired by Steinbeck's days working in the fields, examining the lives of workers during the Great Depression.
The Grapes of Wrath
Pulitzer Prize-winning book documenting the stories of migrant workers in California, leading to federal investigation and controversy.
Elaine Scott
The daughter of a Texas oil man who became Steinbeck's second wife and a significant figure in his life.
Travels with Charley
Steinbeck's journey around the United States in a camper to find the soul of America, documented in this book.
Nobel Prize for Literature
Awarded to Steinbeck in 1962, bringing both accolades and criticism, leading him to never write another word of fiction.
John Steinbeck Museum
Erected in Salinas, California, in honor of Steinbeck, despite his own reluctance towards awards and honors.
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