The background information of John Steinbeck and his novel the pearl《珍珠》背景知识.pptVIP

John Steinbeck 约翰·斯坦贝克 (1902-1968) More about the author: 3. Supporting himself from childhood, working at a variety of manual jobs, became aware of the harsher aspects of migrant life and the darker side of human nature 1. Born in Salinas, California. American writer. LIFE: 2. Read widely especially in English classical literature under the influence of his schoolmaster mother Experience: All his works can be divided into 3 periods: 1940s (World War Ⅱ) The Moon Is Down?《月亮下去了》(1942) The Pearl《珍珠》(1947) 1950s （Spiritual Crisis） East of Eden《伊甸园之东》(1952) The Winter of Our Discontent《烦恼的冬天》(1961) won the Pulitzer Prize 20 century’s American classic literature the?peak?of?the?writer’s?career development of American social productive forces and the increasing of social wealth money, civilization and humanity lack of morality. depression abnormal state of spirit 1930s （during the Great Depression） In Dubious Battle 《相持》(1936) The Grapes of Wrath?《愤怒的葡萄》(1939) About The Pearl: Inspiration: Process: Steinbeck’s best writing was produced by outrage at the injustices of society and by his admiration for the strong spirit of the poor. Conclusion: His influence was very wide in arousing public sympathy for the subjects of his novels.