{"product_id":"critical-companion-to-john-steinbeck-critical-companion-hardcover-9780816043002","title":"Critical Companion to John Steinbeck (Critical Companion (Hardcover))","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe author of such classics as East of Eden  Of Mice and Men  The Red Pony  and more  John Steinbeck won a Pulitzer Prize in 1940 for The Grapes of Wrath. He was awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in literature \"for his realistic as well as imaginative writings  distinguished by a sympathetic humour and a keen social perception.\"  Critical Companion to John Steinbeck celebrates this preeminent American writer who in his works confronted and explored the social fabric of the United States in the early 20th century. More than 500 entries include synopses of his novels  short stories  and nonfiction; descriptions of his characters  from the Joad family in The Grapes of Wrath to Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men; details about family  friends  and associates; information about film and television adaptations of Steinbecks works; and discussions of places that influenced Steinbeck from Salinas  California to Paris  France.  Coverage includes: A concise but comprehensive biography of Steinbeck Detailed synopses of  and critical commentary on  Steinbecks works  including his novels  short stories  dramatic works  and nonfiction Discussions of the main characters of major works Descriptions of major film and television adaptations Entries on family  friends  and places important to Steinbeck and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647017443381,"sku":"ByrdShop_0816043000","price":84.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780816043002.jpg?v=1781685715","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/critical-companion-to-john-steinbeck-critical-companion-hardcover-9780816043002","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}