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The Grapes of Wrath is a landmark of American literature. A portrait of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless, of one man's fierce reaction to injustice, and of one woman's stoical strength, the novel captures the horrors of the Great Depression and probes into the very nature of equality
… More »The Grapes of Wrath is a landmark of American literature. A portrait of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless, of one man's fierce reaction to injustice, and of one woman's stoical strength, the novel captures the horrors of the Great Depression and probes into the very nature of equality and justice in America. Although it follows the movement of thousands of men and women and the transformation of an entire nation, The Grapes of Wrath is also the story of one Oklahoma family, the Joads, who are driven off their homestead and forced to travel west to the promised land of California. Out of their trials and their repeated collisions against the hard realities of an America divided into Haves and Have-Nots evolves a drama that is intensely human yet majestic in its scale and moral vision, elemental yet plainspoken, tragic but ultimately stirring in its human dignity. First published in 1939, The Grapes of Wrath summed up its era in the way that Uncle Tom's Cabin summed up the years of slavery before the Civil War. Sensitive to fascist and communist criticism, Steinbeck insisted that: The Battle Hymn of the Republic be printed in its entirety in the first edition of the book-which takes its title from the first verse: He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored. At once a naturalistic epic, captivity narrative, road novel, and transcendental gospel, Steinbeck's fictional chronicle of the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930's is perhaps the most American of American Classics.
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Add a CommentIncredible historic account of what life was like during the "dust bowl". A story of hardship that is very different from today's society of comfort even during hardship. A classic story of a family who tries to make it through even when all else fails.
I find this novel is a great descriptor about the basics of human peril. I particularly enjoyed the chapters that well described the scenario of conditions of mid-west migrants to California during the time period of this story. I would also recommend reading the intro about the author. What a surprise the ending is! As well, when Tom's name is mentioned as one of the the cotton-pickers.
Great book. Makes me want to explore deeper into such a significant part of American History. Listen to Bruce Springsteen's Ghost of Tom Joad for that added effect.
THE novel to enjoy...anytime...a true artist.
This is an amazing story about a brave, amazing family. The book is so deep that multiple thematic connections can constantly be drawn and little references to the Bible can be gleaned from this book. The title itself is very meaningful. no matter how many times you read this book, each time you will discover something new.
my favorite book of all time. Tells the timeless tale of how pain and loss make people more compassionate and empathetic.
Truly one of the greatest works of fiction in the English language. Beautifully written, evoking a time and place so thoroughly and perfectly that you feel you're right there and a story so involving and absorbing that you remember the feelings it gave you for years afterwards. One not to be missed.
This book was extremely thought provoking and drove me to research more about this dust bowl/depression era. The characters were interesting and possessed a common sense type of wisdom and iron cast familial bonds. This book reminds you not to take for granted the food on your table or that clean, warm bed you climb into at night. I hesitate to say I enjoyed the book because of the weighty topic but it was a definitely compelling read.
This is considered a classic for good reason. It is a vivid and detailed account of a snapshot in time of American history.
Outstanding. Check out Surviving the Dust Bowl, a DVD documentary on the same topic. It's on the shelves at epl