Author Facts Flashcards
1
Q
What year was John Steinbeck born?
A
1902
2
Q
What year was John Steinbeck died?
A
1968
3
Q
what novel of his won the Pulitzer Price
A
Grapes of wrath
4
Q
What else did he win?
A
Noble peace prize
5
Q
Is Steinbeck a modernist or naturalist?
A
Steinbeck is a naturalist.
6
Q
What are other famous authors during this time period
A
Mark Twaine-Huck Finn
Stephen Crane- The Red Badge of courage
7
Q
what are the elements of modernism in steinbeck
A
- Challenging tradition
- Novella/play
8
Q
Where did John Steinbeck grow up
A
Salinas valley, California
9
Q
What is a bindle-stiff
A
A hobo/tramp someone that carriesa bindle
