John Steinbeck and the American experience
Description
This program is a comprehensive portrait of John Steinbeck and the America he depicted, providing students with an appreciation of one of the 20th century's definitive literary voices. Incorporating historic events ranging in magnitude from the devastating Dust Bowl to poignant local histories, Steinbeck portrayed a nation ravaged by poverty and injustice, in which his characters, often drawn from real life, grapple with conditions and events beyond their control.
Runtime
45 min
Series
- The Cambridge Educational Core Curriculum Video Libraries (90)
- Language Arts & Literature Core Curriculum Video Library (17)
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Date of Publication
[2005], c1990
Database
Films on Demand
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