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Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book PrizeA Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2020 in NonfictionA resonant biography of Americas most celebrated novelist of the Great Depression.The first fulllength biography of the Nobel laureate to appear in a quarter century, Mad at the World illuminates what has made the work of John Steinbeck an enduring part of the literary canon: his capacity for empathy. Pulitzer Prize finalist William Souder explores Steinbecks long apprenticeship as a writer struggling through the depths of the Great Depression, and his rise to greatness with masterpieces such as The Red Pony, Of Mice and Men, and The Grapes of Wrath. Angered by the plight of the Dust Bowl migrants who were starving even as they toiled to harvest Californias limitless bounty, fascinated by the guileless decency of the downtrodden denizens of Cannery Row, and appalled by the countrys refusal to recognize the humanity common to all of its citizens, Steinbeck took a stand against social injusticeparadoxically given his inherent misanthropysetting him apart from the writers of the socalled 'lost generation.'A man by turns quicktempered, compassionate, and ultimately brilliant, Steinbeck could be a difficult person to like. Obsessed with privacy, he was mistrustful of people. Next to writing, his favorite things were drinking and womanizing and getting married, which he did three times. And while he claimed indifference about success, his midcareer books and movie deals made him a lot of moneywhich passed through his hands as quickly as it came in. And yet Steinbeck also took aim at the corrosiveness of power, the perils of income inequality, and the urgency of ecological collapse, all of which drive public debate to this day.Steinbeck remains our great social realist novelist, the writer who gave the dispossessed and the disenfranchised a voice in American life and letters. Eloquent, nuanced, and deeply researched, Mad at the World captures the full measure of the man and his work. 8 pages of illustrations
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Mad at the World: A Life of John Steinbeck'? A: The author of 'Mad at the World: A Life of John Steinbeck' is William Souder.
- Q: What is the main focus of the biography? A: 'Mad at the World' focuses on the life and work of John Steinbeck, exploring his experiences during the Great Depression and his contributions to literature.
- Q: When was 'Mad at the World' published? A: 'Mad at the World: A Life of John Steinbeck' was published on October 13, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Mad at the World'? A: The biography contains 464 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: 'Mad at the World' is a first edition, specifically a first printing.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Mad at the World' includes 8 pages of illustrations.
- Q: What notable accolades has the book received? A: 'Mad at the World' won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and was named a Best Book of 2020 in Nonfiction by Publishers Weekly.
- Q: What themes are explored in the biography? A: The biography explores themes of social injustice, empathy, and the complexities of Steinbeck's character and literary work.
- Q: Is the book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Steinbeck's work? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Steinbeck's life and literary contributions, making it suitable for readers new to his work.