Books by John Steinbeck

John Steinbeck was an American author and the recipient of the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature. Born on February 27, 1902, in Salinas, California, he is best known for his novels “Of Mice and Men,” “The Grapes of Wrath,” and “East of Eden.” These works often dealt with the social and economic issues of rural America during the first half of the 20th century. Steinbeck’s realistic and imaginative writings gave him a strong reputation among the American literature community. He passed away on December 20, 1968, leaving behind a legacy of profound literary accomplishments.