Authors who died on December 20

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on December 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1968 John Steinbeck

  John Steinbeck was an American author best known for his influential novels depicting the plight of the working class during the Great Depression, including 'The Grapes of Wrath,' 'Of Mice and Men,' and 'East of Eden.' He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962. [bio]