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An Introduction to his Works and “Of Mice and Men”
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Born: February 27, 1902 Birthplace: Salinas,
California Best Known Works: The
Grapes of Wrath, The Red Pony, Of Mice and Men
Won Noble Price in 1962 Died: December 20, 1968
Settings of His Works
Set in California, most set during the depression (1930’s)
Monterey Tortilla Flat, Sweet Thursday,
Cannery Row and The Snake
Salinas The Red Pony, The White Quail, and
East of Eden
San Joaquin Valley The Grapes of Wrath
Soledad Of Mice and
Men
A fruit farm in the San Joaquin Valley
What He Wrote About Steinbeck wrote about what he knew The depression, migrant workers,
friendship, family, and prejudice are some of the themes
Of Mice and Men
Steinbeck’s novellawritten in 1937
Tackles tough issues and themes
Family, Friendship and the Depression
Migrant Workers
Images from:
Discovery Education. 14 July 2009 <http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/>