Centurions | John Steinbeck: Grapes of Wrath

Duration: 14'29''

Synopsis

The 1930s American depression provided much inspiration for US writers. It led to Steinbeck's epic work of protest fiction.

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John Steinbeck: Voice of America | Weedpatch

Melvyn Bragg the camp that was the model for Weedpatch in 'The Grapes of Wrath', the democratic government camp.
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John Steinbeck: Voice of America | Background and reception of The Grapes of Wrath

Melvyn Bragg discusses the background and reception of John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath'.