John Steinbeck was born on February 27, 1902. He died on December 20, 1968 because of heart disease. He was buried in his hometown Salinas. He was variously employed a hod-carrier, fruit picker, apprentice painter, laboratory assistant, caretaker, surveyor, and a reporter. He also won many awards that were in the years 1936, 1937, 1938, two in 1940, 1944, 1945, 1962, and finally in 1964.
Steinbeck's philosophy was that writing has always been a part of humanity, and that he respects people who take in the art of writing. The reason is that the writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate a person's capacity for greatness of spirit. Also you need the heart for defeat, courage, compassion and love. These are signs of hope in the war against weakness. He said “that a writer who does not believe in the perfectibility of man has no dedication nor any membership in literature.” …show more content…
This is where the story takes place. The two main characters in the story are two displaced workers searching for a job just like Steinbeck was. The title also comes from a poem named “ To a mouse”. Steinbeck as also motivated by the American depression.
John Steinbeck published many pieces of writing with the most famous, Of Mice and Men. Before the most famous story he published 6 books. The names are Cup of Gold, The Pastures of Heaven, The Red pony, The God Unknown, Tortilla Flat, and In Dubious Battle. Later after his famous book he published many more books until 1962. The other famous books he published are Cannery Row, The pearl, The Grapes of Wrath and East of
Steinbeck's philosophy was that writing has always been a part of humanity, and that he respects people who take in the art of writing. The reason is that the writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate a person's capacity for greatness of spirit. Also you need the heart for defeat, courage, compassion and love. These are signs of hope in the war against weakness. He said “that a writer who does not believe in the perfectibility of man has no dedication nor any membership in literature.” …show more content…
This is where the story takes place. The two main characters in the story are two displaced workers searching for a job just like Steinbeck was. The title also comes from a poem named “ To a mouse”. Steinbeck as also motivated by the American depression.
John Steinbeck published many pieces of writing with the most famous, Of Mice and Men. Before the most famous story he published 6 books. The names are Cup of Gold, The Pastures of Heaven, The Red pony, The God Unknown, Tortilla Flat, and In Dubious Battle. Later after his famous book he published many more books until 1962. The other famous books he published are Cannery Row, The pearl, The Grapes of Wrath and East of