Part 1 of Essay
was a famous American author who wrote from the 1920 to the 1940. Steinbeck was constantly moving across the country trying to succeed as a writer. lived a life of constant up and downs, successes and failures before he landed on his feet and became a famous author. was born in Salinas, California on February 27, 1902. ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... “Although he had a job, John’s father was extremely devastated by the lose of his business”(Stephen) “Encouraged by his parents John began to develop a love literature”(Morrow). At his ninth birthday John received a copy of the book Morte d’Arthur. This was the first book John ever owned. He later said it was a great influence upon his life. During his years at Salinas High School, John excelled in English. At the end of his Freshman year in High School John had determined ....