The Grapes of Wrath
By John Steinbeck & Robert DeMott
- Release Date: 1992-10-01
- Genre: Classics
Description
The Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression, a book that galvanized—and sometimes outraged—millions of readers.
One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years
First published in 1939, Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells the story of one Oklahoma farm family, the Joads—driven from their homestead and forced to travel west to the promised land of California. Out of their trials and their repeated collisions against the hard realities of an America divided into Haves and Have-Nots evolves a drama that is intensely human yet majestic in its scale and moral vision, elemental yet plainspoken, tragic but ultimately stirring in its human dignity. A portrait of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless, of one man’s fierce reaction to injustice, and of one woman’s stoical strength, the novel captures the horrors of the Great Depression and probes into the very nature of equality and justice in America. At once a naturalistic epic, captivity narrative, road novel, and transcendental gospel, Steinbeck’s powerful landmark novel is perhaps the most American of American Classics.
This Centennial edition, specially designed to commemorate one hundred years of Steinbeck, features french flaps and deckle-edged pages.
For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Reviews
Grapes of Wrath
5By dr2nOMG!! That Steinbeck sure can write!Hate the first half, fell in love with the last half.
5By Bigchile300I never heard much of the book, only read it because of East of Eden. Initially I hated the book because it was written in hillbilly. Once the trip went to California, the book got amazing. I was not aware of any of the details and was amazed about it's capitist take. Great nook, I can see why it's an American classic. I you do not know anything about this book, check it out.Good book
5By Nickname yeahhhhhhAs someone having to read this in highschool, sophomore year, I really liked the book!Grapes of Wrath
5By NoBrainerToMeVery descriptive picture of the oppression of simple country folks during the depression. Very sad , but an important piece of history that should not be forgotten. The ‘Grapes of Wrath’ was an accurate depiction since some of the smaller land owners went bankrupt due them unable to sell even healthy grapes due the low prices when they could not afford to harvest leaving not only the migrants but these landowners, destitute.Horrible Sample
1By Cooliomatimi0This is a review of this particular version and the sample that is given before purchase. I’ve heard lots of good things about this book, so I downloaded the sample to see if the first few pages might hook me. The sample gives you the first 76 pages. Of those 76 pages, only 3 are the actual book. The first 73 pages are, no joke, just forwards and notes on the text. What a waste of space. 3 pages is hardly a sample, it’s more like crumbs.A monument of 20th century literature
5By foivos87Steinbeck’s famous work is very probably the best literature I’ve ever read. Very high quality of writing, a unique ability to recreate the pictures and the emotions, giving reason to the thoughts and make the actions understandable. A book that contains universal truths about human societies that should be revisited in contemporary America. I feel grateful and blissful for having the experience to read this book.Absolutely Not
1By DrummerOfTheBlackParadeI couldn't dumb myself down enough to read and follow whatever backwoods, swamptown language in which this was written.Fire
5By DurhamrunnerThis book =fireDid not like this book
2By Sean rates and reviews!12Very boring and bad plot whatever the plot actually was😂A Sprawling American Epic
5By DwardengA family from Oklahoma travels west for a better life in California during the depression only to face great hardships and injustice. California's land barons are portrayed as they really were at the time. White slavery was very much alive. Steinbeck's greatest work.Boring and horrible
1By rose💁Horrible book for high schoolers. It's too in depth and depressing. Hard to catch interest to and takes forever to read. Do not recommend reading for fun.An utter masterpiece
5By OG SnowflakeThe most beautifully written book I have ever read. Moving beyond tears. When I came to the end, I was seized by goose-bumps so intense my nipples hurt. Don't wait another SECOND of your life; read it.Great Book
5By BrookeShamblesI first read this book when my 11th grade English teacher gave it as a reading assignment. I was dreading it, and as soon as I started it, I couldn't put it down. I'm 41 now and am looking forward to reading it again. One of my all time favorites.Why
5By aaronbz01Are 12 year olds reading this book? This isn't a kiddie book. Stupid teachers. Of coarse it's going to be boring to kids. This book wasn't written for kids. This is a true adult classic. If your a kid don't read it. If your an adult maybe young adult you will find this a great read.An American Work of Greatness
5By 1295mIDJohn Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" demonstrates the multiple effects of true hardship and narrow hope. Unquestionably a revelation in American literature at the time (and even today), Steinbeck's writing engulfs you into the novel to discover the capabilities of man and woman during one of the toughest periods in U.S. history.A masterpiece.
5By The Dragon BoneThis book is a masterpiece. A literary work that gives a human face to the suffering, injustice, and frustrations of those trying to survive in the dog eat dog world of the Great Depression.Don't listen to trolls and children
5By TranslatorldsDon't read this book until you are of sufficient age to understand it. It is a great book. Great writing style and great tone. The only reason this has a 4 star total rating is because many people fail to recognise what the turtle chapter is about. I understand that some people may still not like it, but give it a try. Also check out the review of the 12 year old in the 1 star section. It's hilarious because Tolkien is even slower than steinback(different styles).Best book ever
5By D.j.dapSome will say this book is boring and that there is no meaning to it. It actually goes by fast, not that you want it to because you want to get as much of the beautiful writing as you can. People that say this isn't a good book can go back to reading their romance filth.no
1By LalalalalalzjhsyhsbshhwuThis was probably one of the most boring, un-interesting books I have read...
