"The Grapes of Wrath" follows the Joad family as they are displaced from their Oklahoma farm during the Great Depression. Forced to travel to California in search of a better life, the Joads encounter numerous hardships, including exploitation and poverty. The story highlights themes of resilience, social injustice, and the struggle for dignity amidst adversity. As they face the harsh realities of migrant life, the family's bonds are tested, but their determination to seek a brighter future endures. Steinbeck's poignant narrative captures both the personal and collective experiences of those seeking hope in desperate times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Cliffs Notes .

There are 72 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1965 by John Wiley & Sons Inc .

A Fullbright scholar at the University of Vienna, JAMES L. ROBERTS was Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He taught extensively at major universities throughout the world.