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John Steinbeck, born February 27, 1902, and died December 20, 1968, was an American author celebrated for his keen social perception and vivid storytelling. He gained widespread acclaim with his novel "The Grapes of Wrath" (1939), which won the Pulitzer Prize and depicted the plight of Dust Bowl migrants. more John Steinbeck, born February 27, 1902, and died December 20, 1968, was an American author celebrated for his keen social perception and vivid storytelling. He gained widespread acclaim with his novel "The Grapes of Wrath" (1939), which won the Pulitzer Prize and depicted the plight of Dust Bowl migrants. Another significant work, "Of Mice and Men" (1937), explores themes of friendship and dreams through the lives of displaced ranch workers. In 1962, Steinbeck received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his realistic and imaginative writings that combine sympathetic humor and keen social perception. His work remains a cornerstone of American literature, reflecting the struggles and resilience of the human spirit. less

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