John Steinbeck: Voice of America | The Great Depression

Duration: 3'11''

Synopsis

Melvyn Bragg investigates the Great Depression, which became the backdrop to John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath'.

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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'.