Steinbeck Studies

John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” is a classic novel that explores the struggles of a poor and marginalized family during the Great Depression. The book, which was published in 1939, follows the journey of the Joad family as they travel from their home in Oklahoma to California in search of a better life. Through their experiences, the reader is given a glimpse into the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression, and the many ways in which the economic and social systems of the time failed to support those in need.