JOHN STEINBECK
Scope|Circulating
Books|Critical Sources|Periodicals,
Journals & Trade Publications|Web
Sites
Scope: John Steinbeck is
considered to be one of the greatest twentieth century
American writers. One of his more prominent novels,
The Grapes of Wrath, deals with the migrant
workers during the Depression. He explores the theme of
the American Dream and the notion of individuals
struggling to achieve success and fortune in spite of
their humble circumstances. Steinbeck may be called a
writer of the common man. His works have been adapted
for film, stage, and television.
CIRCULATING BOOKS
Books of John Steinbeck’s works are listed in our on-line catalog under, “Steinbeck, John,” and under individual titles.
Books written by and about John Steinbeck have the call number(s)
PS 3537.T3234 G824
Some representative books from the circulating collection that are located upstairs in the library are: |
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Alexander, Charlotte. John Steinbeck’s
The Grapes of Wrath. New York: Barnes &
Noble, 1997.
Ditsky, John. Critical
Essays on Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. Boston, Mass:
G.K. Hall, 1989.
Hughes, R.S. John Steinbeck:
A Study of the Short Fiction. Boston: Twayne, 1989.
Martin, Stoddard. California
Writers: Jack London, John Steinbeck, the Tough Guys.
New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1983.
Noble, Donald R. The Steinbeck
Question: New Essays in Criticism. Troy, N.Y:
Whitston Publishing, 1993.
CRITICAL SOURCES
PR 821.C7 1991 Critical Survey of Long Fiction
PS 21.D5 Dictionary of Literary Biography
Vol. 7 Twentieth-century American
dramatists
Vol. 9 American novelists, 1910-1945
PERIODICALS, JOURNALS, &
TRADE PUBLICATIONS
Click the link for a list
of full text journals available through our databases
in:
WEB SITES
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http://vos.ucsb.edu
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Updated
08/20/2007
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