The Life And Times of John Steinbeck

The Life of John Steinbeck

1902

Born on Feb. 27 in Salinas, CA

1919

Enrolled in Stanford University

1929

Achieved success with Tortilla Flat

1939

Publication of most famous work; Grapes of Wrath

Died in New York

1968

John enrolled here mainly to please his parents but in 1925, after six years of on-and-off schooling, decided to leave (without a degree) to pursue his passion for writing.

This humourous novel was Steinbeck's first successful work and made possible other great works such as Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men.

John Steinbeck died of heart disease in his home in New York after forever changing the world's view on literature.

Salinas, CA would later become the inspiration for many of Steinbeck's works depicting the lives and hardships of people during the Great Depression.