John Steinbeck is a fascinating author. He is quirky, has a unique world view and a broad understanding of the American spirit. His work ranges in fiction, nonfiction, drama and film. He is also very political in his writings. He says, "I am basically, intrinsically and irresistibly a Democrat." He was also a correspondent during World War II for the Harold Tribune. John Steinbeck's characters are fascinating to Hollywood. Many of his works have become classic Hollywood movies.
Today, nearly four decades after his death, all of Steinbeck's novels are in print, and collectively sell a combined total of more than 700,000 copies a year.
Steinbeck "wrote" in his mind before committing words to paper; his manuscripts have almost no changes.
Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962 "for his realistic and imaginative writings, combining as they do sympathetic humor and keen social perception."
Reference: http://www.oprah.com/oprahsbookclub/john-steinbecks-biography
I like the way you introduce each post as a quote. I would have also liked to know a little about the Hollywood womies hade made it to rthe "Big Screen". Overall well done.
ReplyDeleteJohn Steinbeck is a man of many talents. I like the way he brought in a sense of humor into his work. It was facinating to find out that he was also a correspondent during World War II for the Harold Tribune. His works are still produced at over 700,000 copies a year and that says alot about this very versitile author. He gives a wide range of writings from polictics to having many of his works turn into Hollywood movies. He was not only good at his work he was great! So much so that he earned the Nobel Prize for Literature. I really enjoyed reading the blog on this John Steinbeck and look forward to reading some of his work! great information.
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