A landmark American novel set during the Great Depression, The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck follows the Joad family after they are forced to leave their farm in Dust Bowl Oklahoma and travel west to California in search of work and the possibility of rebuilding their lives. Along the long and uncertain journey, they encounter thousands of other displaced families facing poverty, exploitation, and instability. Through the experiences of the Joads and the communities they meet on the road, Steinbeck portrays the harsh realities of migrant labor, the collapse of traditional rural livelihoods, and the tension between hope and despair during a period of profound economic hardship. Combining intimate human stories with a broader social perspective, the novel explores themes of dignity, solidarity, injustice, and resilience, offering a powerful portrait of survival and collective struggle in the face of systemic inequality.
Author: John Steinbeck
Publisher: Penguin Books
Year of Publication: 2017
Number of Pages: 528
Original Language: English
Original Title: The Grapes of Wrath
