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Set on a shabby hillside overlooking Monterey, California, the novel follows a diverse band of penniless residents—many of Hispanic origin—drifting through daily struggles and fleeting joys. Steinbeck’s intimate narration captures their thoughts, emotions, and the communal bonds that sustain them amid poverty, offering readers a textured glimpse into coastal American life.
First publish date: 1935
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: John Steinbeck
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