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'''''The Grapes Of Wrath''''', is a novel written by [[John Steinbeck]], published in 1939. It chronicles the path of the Joad family from their [[Dust Bowl]] farm in [[Oklahoma]] to [[California]], where they are confronted by poverty, hunger, and death. It is considered by many to be one of the great American novels, and one of Steinbeck's best works. | '''''The Grapes Of Wrath''''', is a novel written by [[John Steinbeck]], published in 1939. It chronicles the path of the Joad family from their [[Dust Bowl]] farm in [[Oklahoma]] to [[California]], where they are confronted by poverty, hunger, and death. It is considered by many to be one of the great American novels, and one of Steinbeck's best works. | ||
| − | + | The catchy title is from ''[[The Book of Revelation]]'' in the [[New Testament]]. | |
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| + | This book is not without controversy: it contains vulgar language and has been the subject of attempted removals from public schools and public libraries, most often by [[Christian]] parental groups. Also, it arguably contains [[Socialism|socialist]] themes, vilifying big banks and promoting labor unions. | ||
The exploitation of workers on [[California]] [[cannabis]] farms today is compared with the "Okies" portrayed in this novel.<ref>https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/philboas/2022/09/09/legal-marijuana-unintended-consequences-black-market-youth-addiction/8034841001/</ref> | The exploitation of workers on [[California]] [[cannabis]] farms today is compared with the "Okies" portrayed in this novel.<ref>https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/philboas/2022/09/09/legal-marijuana-unintended-consequences-black-market-youth-addiction/8034841001/</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:16, December 30, 2022
The Grapes Of Wrath, is a novel written by John Steinbeck, published in 1939. It chronicles the path of the Joad family from their Dust Bowl farm in Oklahoma to California, where they are confronted by poverty, hunger, and death. It is considered by many to be one of the great American novels, and one of Steinbeck's best works.
The catchy title is from The Book of Revelation in the New Testament.
This book is not without controversy: it contains vulgar language and has been the subject of attempted removals from public schools and public libraries, most often by Christian parental groups. Also, it arguably contains socialist themes, vilifying big banks and promoting labor unions.
The exploitation of workers on California cannabis farms today is compared with the "Okies" portrayed in this novel.[1]