John Steinbeck
1902 – 1968 United States
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Who was John Steinbeck?
American writer (1902–1968)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on John Steinbeck (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1962 | for his realistic and imaginative writings, combining as they do sympathetic humour and keen social perception |
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