John Steinbeck Collection 3 Books Set - Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, Of Mice and Men - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
1. The Grapes of Wrath
2. East of Eden
3. Of Mice and Men

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123984251
Publisher: Penguin
Age Range: Adult / Young Adult+

Overview
This collection brings together three of John Steinbeck's most celebrated novels in one brand-new paperback set. The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden and Of Mice and Men are landmark works of twentieth-century American literature, prized for their honesty, social conscience and unforgettable characters. Together they showcase the breadth of Steinbeck's talent, from sweeping family sagas to intimate studies of friendship and hardship, making this set an essential addition for any fiction reader or student of American literature.

About the Books
The Grapes of Wrath follows the Joad family as drought and depression force them from their Oklahoma farm on a desperate journey west to California, in a novel that won the Pulitzer Prize and remains Steinbeck's undisputed masterpiece. East of Eden is an epic, multi-generational family saga set in California's Salinas Valley, retelling the biblical story of Cain and Abel through the intertwined fates of the Trask and Hamilton families across the early twentieth century. Of Mice and Men is the tragic, tightly-woven novella of George and Lennie, two drifting ranch hands bound by friendship and a shared dream of owning their own land, whose hopes are undone by misunderstanding and Lennie's uncontrollable strength. Each novel is grounded in the Great Depression-era American landscape Steinbeck knew intimately, exploring themes of poverty, injustice, resilience and the uneasy relationship between individuals and the land. Reading all three together offers a rounded introduction to Steinbeck's recurring themes of class, labour, family and the fragile American Dream. These editions are widely studied in schools and reading groups, and remain as powerful today as when first published.

• Three essential Steinbeck classics in one brand-new paperback set
• Includes a Pulitzer Prize winner and a Nobel laureate's finest work
• Ideal for students, book clubs, and collectors of classic fiction
• Great value way to build a core American literature library
• A thoughtful gift for readers of classic and literary fiction

About the Author
John Steinbeck (1902-1968) is remembered as one of the greatest and best-loved American writers of the twentieth century. He achieved popular success in 1935 with Tortilla Flat and went on to write more than twenty-five novels, including The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden and Of Mice and Men. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962, recognised for his realistic and imaginative writing combined with sympathetic humour and keen social perception.

Why You'll Love This Collection
A brand-new, affordable way to own three must-read American classics in one set. Whether for study, gifting or filling a gap on your bookshelf, this Steinbeck collection delivers unforgettable storytelling, timeless themes and enduring literary craftsmanship.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, and the ISBN reflects the UK edition of this set.