John Steinbeck, the literary titan who turned American struggles into Pulitzer-winning prose, was born in 1902 in Salinas, California—the future birthplace of dust bowl angst and existential lamentations. When he wasn’t busy writing novels like "The Grapes of Wrath" to make you appreciate your mediocre existence, he dabbled in shorter works and journalism, often embracing life’s rich tapestry of hobo adventures and marine biology. Despite his penchant for delving into the depths of human despair, Steinbeck had an uncanny ability to make you forget your First World problems with his searing social critiques. Just remember, if "Of Mice and Men" didn’t make you shed a tear, you might want to check if your heart’s still beating. Bottom line: Steinbeck’s legacy reminds us that while we ma ...Read More
