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John Steinbeck's writings and "Of Mice and Men" introductionTRANSCRIPT
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An Introduction to his Works and “Of Mice and Men”
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Brief stats:
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
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Settings of His Works
Set in California, most set during the depression (1930’s)
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Monterey Tortilla Flat, Sweet Thursday,
Cannery Row and The Snake
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Salinas The Red Pony, The White Quail, and
East of Eden
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San Joaquin Valley The Grapes of Wrath
Soledad Of Mice and
Men
A fruit farm in the San Joaquin Valley
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What He Wrote About Steinbeck wrote about what he knew The depression, migrant workers,
friendship, family, and prejudice are some of the themes
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Of Mice and Men
Steinbeck’s novellawritten in 1937
Tackles tough issues and themes
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Family, Friendship and the Depression
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Migrant Workers
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Discovery Education. 14 July 2009 <http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/>