Description
In the heart of California's agricultural fields, a young man named Jim Nolan finds himself drawn into the tumultuous world of migrant workers and their struggle for fair treatment. As he becomes entangled in a burgeoning strike against powerful landowners, Jim grapples with his own ideals and the harsh realities of class conflict. Steinbeck masterfully portrays the raw emotions and desperate circumstances of those caught in the crossfire, exploring themes of leadership, disillusionment, and the enduring fight for justice. This powerful novel offers a searing look at the human cost of economic inequality and the complex dynamics of organized labor.
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paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
Published Jan 18, 2001
384 pages
ISBN: 9780141186023
paperback
Penguin Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 1936
362 pages
ISBN: 9780670395231
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First Published
1936
Language
eng
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