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Literary Fiction· United States

The Grapes of Wrath

by John Steinbeck
Aggregate Editorial Score90/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1962English

About This Book

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1962. Steinbeck follows the Joad family as they flee Dust Bowl Oklahoma for the promised land of California during the Great Depression. A searing indictment of economic injustice and a hymn to human solidarity, the novel won both the Pulitzer Prize and informed Steinbeck's Nobel Prize. It remains essential reading on poverty, migration, and resilience. Themes of poverty, migration, solidarity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1962 and TIME 100 Best Novels 1939.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
winner · global
196260
TIME 100 Best Novels
list · global
193921
BBC Big Read
list · national
193917
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Grapes of Wrath about?

Steinbeck follows the Joad family as they flee Dust Bowl Oklahoma for the promised land of California during the Great Depression. A searing indictment of economic injustice and a hymn to human solidarity, the novel won both the Pulitzer Prize and informed Steinbeck's Nobel Prize. It remains essential reading on poverty, migration, and resilience.

Who wrote The Grapes of Wrath?

The Grapes of Wrath was written by John Steinbeck, from United States. First published in 1962.

What awards has The Grapes of Wrath won?

The Grapes of Wrath has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1962; TIME 100 Best Novels 1939; BBC Big Read 1939.

Is The Grapes of Wrath worth reading?

The Grapes of Wrath is one of the most critically acclaimed books ever written, with an aggregate editorial score of 90/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 3 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in poverty, migration, solidarity.