John Steinbeck - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 27, 1902 |
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| Died | December 20, 1968 (age 66) |
| Birthplace | Salinas, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also John Steinbeck's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Writing classic American novels exploring social issues, such as 'The Grapes of Wrath,' 'Of Mice and Men,' and 'East of Eden.' |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Steinbeck was born to a middle-class family in Salinas, California. He attended Stanford University intermittently between 1919 and 1925 without obtaining a degree, and held various jobs, including farm laborer, which would later influence his realistic portrayals of working-class Americans.
Career Highlights
- Published his breakthrough novel, 'Tortilla Flat', in 1935.
- Wrote 'Of Mice and Men' (1937), acclaimed for its depiction of displaced workers during the Great Depression.
- Won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940 for 'The Grapes of Wrath.'
- Authored 'East of Eden' (1952), considered one of his finest works.
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962.
Trivia
- John Steinbeck's works have been translated into dozens of languages and adapted into many films and plays.
- He was also a war correspondent during World War II.
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John Steinbeck was born the 27 February 1902.
Salinas, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 27th, 1902, in brief:
- Historical events: Harry 'Breaker' Morant and Peter Handcock, Australian officers during the Second Boer War, were executed by firing squad in Pretoria, South Africa, after being convicted of war crimes, including the murder of Boer prisoners-of-war and civilians.
- Day of the week: February 27th, 1902 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Arkansaw Traveler (new version) by Len Spencer
- Popular movie: Snow White directed by
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