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The Grapes of Wrath (Centennial Edition)
John Steinbeck
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
Get ready to relive these times soon!
The second Steinbeck book that I've read as an adult, and probably one of the best books I've ever read. I had no idea California was so messed up until I read it. Unlike some modern readers who may complain about the alternating chapters, one dealing with plot and ...
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The Grapes of Wrath (Penguin Classics)
John Steinbeck
Penguin Classics, 2006
A Classic in every respect
There are very few American novels that can be called a classic, but the trails and tribulations of the Jode family during the Great Depression stands at the pinnacle of 20th century literarute. Nobel prize winner for this his master opus, Steinbeck has etched in the ...
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East of Eden
John Steinbeck
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
An Epic Family Classic
Steinbeck's epic novel, `East of Eden' is a depiction of his family's history in the Salinas Valley in California. Often the backdrop of many of his novels, `...Eden' is certainly more autobiographical than most of his works. The story branches off just like a family ...
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Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition)
John Steinbeck
Penguin, 2002
One of the classics of literature
This is the first book by Steinbeck that I ever read and like many other people, it was required reading in my language arts class. It was so moving that some of the girls in the class were crying at the end.
George and Lennie are two workers that move from job to ...
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Travels with Charley in Search of America: (Centennial Edition)
John Steinbeck
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
Steinbeck read right by Gary Sinise
Travels with Charley is one of my favorite books and one of the few that I have read over and over again. I want here to especially recommend the Gary Sinise reading of the book for Classics on Cassette. Sinise has played and directed in productions of other Steinbeck ...
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East of Eden
John Steinbeck
Penguin Books, 2002
East of Eden - A beautifully written classic
East of Eden is a sheer delight. Fully drawn characters and historical information, biblical themes and engaging drama make this a wonderful read. I highly recommend this book. Don't be intimidated by the length; it is fast reading.
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The Winter of Our Discontent (Penguin Classics)
John Steinbeck
Penguin Classics, 2008
One way or another, you pay
In "The Winter of Our Discontent", Steinbeck has us step into the shoes of an individual that I would guess is of a pretty rare breed: someone whose immediate ancestors had wealth, significance, & pedigree but all of which was recently lost, reducing this person to ...
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Cannery Row: (Centennial Edition)
John Steinbeck
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
An All American Gem
Just savor it: "During the millennia that frogs and men have lived in the same world, it is probable that men have hunted frogs. And during that time a pattern of hunt and parry has developed. The man with net or bow or lance or gun creeps noiselessly, as he thinks, ...
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The Pearl: (Centennial Edition)
John Steinbeck
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
A Classic
A classic. You can feel the sun, smell the sea, hear the sounds. Loved it.
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The Steinbeck Centennial Collection: The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, East of Eden, The Pearl, Cannery ...
John Steinbeck
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
The Steinbeck Centennial Collection
I purchased it to replace volumes
"borrowed" over the years and read all again, some for the first time in decades. They haven't changed and they never disappoint.
This would be a perfect gift for a young reader just beginning to build their adult collection.
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Of Mice and Men (Classics on Cassette)
John Steinbeck
Highbridge Audio, 2003
magic is created
It's undisputed that Steinbeck's novel is a gem of its own rights. Add to that Gary Sinise, a great actor who very obviously has a soft spot for this particular book (Gary Sinise has done Of Mice And Men on stage as well as for the movies) and it's magic that is ...
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In Dubious Battle (Penguin Classics)
John Steinbeck
Penguin Classics, 2006
Top Class Steinbeck
This is one of those books that changes the way you see the world.
I've read a few of Steinbeck's books, including the big ones and some of the smaller ones.
In Dubious Battle is just as excellent as Grapes of Wrath, only in a smaller way. After I finished this ...
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The Wayward Bus (Penguin Classics)
John Steinbeck
Penguin Classics, 2006
Really great book!
I really enjoyed this book!
Among other things I like about Steinbeck, that all persons have faults as well, even the ones you like. And they are very interesting characters. And its very easy to read.
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Tortilla Flat
John Steinbeck
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1977
Excellent and moving
John Steinbeck depicts in this book a brief period in the lives of seven characters, seven "paisanos", in the immediate outskirts of Monterey, California. They are extremely poor, they are almost social outcasts; they are drinkers and would do almost anything for a jug ...
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John Steinbeck: Travels with Charley and Later Novels 1947-1962: The Wayward Bus / Burning Bright / Sweet ...
John Steinbeck
Library of America, 2007
Fititng Conclusion to Series
This volume is up to the LOA's customary magnificient standards. This is not Steinbeck's best work (although I persist in viewing "Sweet Thursday" as under-valued), but still worth every penny.
Steinbeck fans should have this on their shelves. DeMott's previous ...
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