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KATIE BURKS

Relating John Steinbeck's literary works from his earlier years to his later years. KATIE BURKS. Johns first novel was an attempt at writing a romance novel called A Cup of Gold , published in 1929. Steinbeck took a turn from his romance novel when he began to write serious fiction.

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KATIE BURKS

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  1. Relating John Steinbeck's literary works from his earlier years to his later years. KATIE BURKS

  2. Johns first novel was an attempt at writing a romance novel called A Cup of Gold, published in 1929.

  3. Steinbeck took a turn from his romance novel when he began to write serious fiction.

  4. When Steinbeck began to write serious most of his literary works dealt with historical tragedy.

  5. Steinbeck's novel In Dubious Battle, published in 1936 dealt with labor unions and the protest of unjust treatment.

  6. OF Mice and Men, Published in 1937 gave the view of ranch workers and the hardships of having to get along to get the job done.

  7. The Grapes of Wrath, published in 1939 showed the struggle families faced during the Dust Bowl. Families had to leave their homes to find work for survival.

  8. In John's later years of writing many critics felt that his writing was lacking and sentimental. Such as his novel, The Winter of Our Discontent, published in 1961.

  9. Although John Steinbeck’s work began to decline in later years today they are still being read and is viewed as classic literature.

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