The Grapes of Wrath
Steinbeck's novel follows the Joad family's migration from the Dust Bowl to California during the Great Depression. Through poverty, injustice, resilience, and human dignity, it explores social inequality and the struggle for survival. The work is a powerful critique of capitalism and celebration of human solidarity.
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