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- John Steinbeck is one of the leading writers of 20th-century America, best known for his works such as "The Grapes of Wrath" and "East of Eden", and is considered a giant in American literature.
- He became interested in literature through the influence of his mother and attended Stanford University, but did not receive a degree.
- Steinbeck vividly depicted the American society of the 20th century through his insightful works on society, politics, and human existence.
John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck (1902. 2.27. ~ 1968.12.20.)
An American novelist. He was the first person of American nationality to win the Nobel Prize in Literature among those born in the 20th century. His representative works include "The Grapes of Wrath", "East of Eden", and "Of Mice and Men".
His most representative nickname is "The Giant of American Literature".
John Steinbeck was born on February 27, 1902, in Salinas, California, in the western United States, as the only son of a state accountant. Steinbeck was a typical "umchina" (a term for a child who is good at both academics and sports), good at both sports and academics. Influenced by his mother, who was interested in art, he began to feel fondness for literature. Steinbeck decided to become a writer in high school. Steinbeck entered the prestigious Stanford University, but he was not interested in a degree. He continued to take courses for six years, choosing only subjects he liked, but he never received a college degree.
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