
The Grapes of Wrath is a novel by John Steinbeck that was published in 1939. It tells the story of the Joad family, a poor family of tenant farmers who are forced to leave their home in Oklahoma and travel to California in search of a better life. Along the way, they face many hardships, including poverty, hunger, and discrimination. The novel follows the Joads as they struggle to survive and find a place to call home in the face of adversity. The novel is a powerful and moving story of resilience and hope in the face of overwhelming odds.
By John Steinbeck · First published 1939 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama · 30 chapters