{"product_id":"student-companion-to-john-steinbeck-cynthia-burkhead-9780313314575","title":"Student Companion to John Steinbeck","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book guides readers through these and other important Steinbeck works, particularly those that are most often taught, including \u003ci\u003eThe Pearl\u003c\/i\u003e (1945), \u003ci\u003eThe Red Pony\u003c\/i\u003e (1933), and significant short fiction. Clear analysis of each work includes discussions of character development, plot and setting, thematic treatment, historical contexts, and alternate critical readings. A biographical chapter, as well as an examination of the author's contributions and career, helps readers gain a sense of Steinbeck the man and his position as one of America's most important writers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince the publication of \u003ci\u003eTortilla Flat\u003c\/i\u003e in 1935, Steinbeck's treatment of American landscapes and themes has struck a chord with readers. His novels \u003ci\u003eOf Mice and Men\u003c\/i\u003e (1937), \u003ci\u003eThe Grapes of Wrath\u003c\/i\u003e (1939), and \u003ci\u003eCannery Row\u003c\/i\u003e (1945) were instant critical and popular successes. Each went on to become a feature film, which added to Steinbeck's cultural impact. His works have long endured to earn a place in the canon of American Literature. This book guides readers through these and other important Steinbeck works, particularly those that are most often taught, including \u003ci\u003eThe Pearl\u003c\/i\u003e (1945), \u003ci\u003eThe Red Pony\u003c\/i\u003e (1933), and significant short fiction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClear analysis of each work includes discussions of character development, plot and setting, thematic treatment, historical contexts, and alternate critical readings. A biographical chapter, as well as an examination of the author's contributions and career, helps readers gain a sense of Steinbeck the man and his position as one of America's most important writers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cynthia Burkhead\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313314578\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313314575\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/30\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.44h x 6.38w x 0.77d","brand":"Cynthia Burkhead","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48135972454655,"sku":"9780313314575","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ed2f5876-a953-46c6-b41d-96c6a3b76cea.jpg?v=1770159668","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/student-companion-to-john-steinbeck-cynthia-burkhead-9780313314575","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}