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The Grapes of Wrath | The Relevance of The Grapes of Wrath Today

Richard Henry provides an overview of The Grapes of Wrath, declaring that Steinbeck's work continues to have relevance today—particularly as it addresses the distinct issues of social classes and the importance of community.

The Grapes of Wrath is arguably John Steinbeck’s finest novel and the summation of his California experience. His first two novels received little attention from the critics or the public. His third, Tortilla Flat (1935), a novel set in his native Monterey, found a national audience. He followed this success with In Dubious Battle (1936) and Of Mice and Men (1937), novels that explore the conditions suffered by migrant...

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