Steinbeck, John 1902-1968

The grapes of wrath by John Steinbeck ( Book )
733 editions published between 1570 and 2011 in 31 languages and held by 6,988 libraries worldwide
The story of a farm family's Depression-era journey from the Dustbowl of Oklahoma to the California migrant labor camps in search of a better life.

Of mice and men by John Steinbeck ( Book )
651 editions published between 1935 and 2011 in 35 languages and held by 6,506 libraries worldwide
In depression-era California, two migrant workers dream of better days on a spread of their own until an act of unintentional violence leads to tragic consequences.

East of Eden by John Steinbeck ( Book )
354 editions published between 1952 and 2011 in 29 languages and held by 5,918 libraries worldwide
This sprawling and often brutal novel, set in the rich farmlands of California's Salinas Valley, follows the intertwined destinies of two families--the Trasks and the Hamiltons--whose generations helplessly reenact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel.

The pearl by John Steinbeck ( Book )
475 editions published between 1945 and 2011 in 47 languages and held by 5,479 libraries worldwide
Based on a Mexican folktale, this is the story of a great pearl found by a poor fisherman, the sorrow it brought to his family, and how it was lost again.

Travels with Charley : in search of America by John Steinbeck ( Book )
165 editions published between 1961 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 5,165 libraries worldwide
Thirty-five years ago, when "searching for America" was not yet the cliche it has since become, Steinbeck hit the highways with his French poodle, Charley. In a custom-built camper he named Rosinante after Don Quixote's steed, the two traveled the country--10,000 miles and 34 states. Their varied experiences comprise several slices of small-town back-roads Americana. Steinbeck laments the rise of plastic-covered everything, the vacuousness of "sad souls" he encounters, and the homogenization of local and regional culture. But bright spots abound, and Steinbeck rarely forsakes his humor and his hope in the human spirit. He reluctantly swings through the deep, segregated South before he concludes his trip. Here the ugly specter of racism pervades all, and Steinbeck's chronicle is profoundly disturbing.

The red pony by John Steinbeck ( Book )
264 editions published between 1932 and 2011 in 28 languages and held by 4,982 libraries worldwide
The classic story of a boy's journey to manhood under the joys and hardships of ranch life, focused around the life and death of his red pony.

The winter of our discontent by John Steinbeck ( Book )
169 editions published between 1941 and 2009 in 26 languages and held by 4,922 libraries worldwide
Ethan Hawley, a descendant of proud New England sea captains, works as a clerk in the grocery store owned by an Italian immigrant. His wife is restless; his teenaged children are troubled and discontented, hungry for the tantalizing material comforts he cannot provide. Then one day, in a moment of moral crisis, Ethan decides to take a holiday from his own scrupulous standards.

Cannery Row by John Steinbeck ( Book )
287 editions published between 1939 and 2011 in 25 languages and held by 4,728 libraries worldwide
This is a segment of the underworld on the California coast near Monterey. A group of rootless men, who took jobs only as a last resort, lived contentedly in an old warehouse; nearby Dora ran her house of prostitution with business efficiency, and in his marine laboratory Doc prepared the specimens he collected along the shore. Love for Doc was the sentiment that all Cannery Row shared, and the climax was the fearful birthday party given for him.

Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck ( Book )
370 editions published between 1935 and 2011 in 33 languages and held by 4,329 libraries worldwide
The adventures and experiences of Danny, his friends, and his house set in Monterrey, California just before World WarII.

The moon is down by John Steinbeck ( Book )
263 editions published between 1941 and 2011 in 29 languages and held by 4,010 libraries worldwide
Steinbeck's comment on the moral and ethical implications of war, begins in an unknown town that has just been occupied by a small regiment of enemy soldiers. With no altenrnative, the Mayor of the town agrees to meet with the enemy to try to work out a plan for peaceful co-existence before the impending war goes much further.