American Literature - Lit 112B - John Ernst Steinbeck 1902-1968

"The California Novels" Provides links to helpful study guides for each Steinbeck novel set in California, including chapter summaries, lists of main characters, and publication history.

Center for Steinbeck Studies Homepage (San Jose State University) A rich site providing information and links about Steinbeck's life and writings, performances of his work, and Steinbeck Center activities. Also includes Steinbeck's 1962 Nobel Prize acceptance speech.

"John Steinbeck--Fiction and Non-Fiction" A chronological list of Steinbeck's publications in the categories of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contributions to Periodicals, and Contributions to Books, as well as Sources for Further Reading.

"John Steinbeck Bibliography Pages" Provides photographs of many original dustjackets of Steinbeck novels and biographies, as well as other bibliographic information. (Check out the "Steinbeck BONUS Page" to see the original 1939 Grapes of Wrath dustjacket.)

"The Steinbeck Newsletter" A cumulative index to articles printed in this Steinbeck publication, as well as subscription information.

"About Steinbeck and His Times" Provides a chronology of events in Steinbeck's life, as well as information and photographs on Steinbeck's home and the countryside he wrote about, known as "Steinbeck country" (around Monterey, California).

"John Steinbeck's Pacific Grove" A self-guided driving tour of John Steinbeck's Pacific Grove countryside, featuring local sites relating to the life and work of John Steinbeck.