John Steinbeck
American writer
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About John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck was an American author best known for his comic novels such as Tortilla Flat and Cannery Row. His other famous books include East of Eden, The Red Pony and The Grapes of Wrath. Throughout his career, he authored a total of twenty-seven books ranging from novels to collections of short stories.
Awards
He won the National Book Award in 1939 as well as the 1940 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction with his book The Grapes of Wrath. He went on to win the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.
Personal Life
He was married three times. His last marriage was to Elaine Scott. The marriage lasted from 1950 until his death in 1968. He had two children: John Steinbeck IV and Thomas Steinbeck.
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F.A.Q. about John Steinbeck
When is his birthday?
John Steinbeck's birthday is on February 27, 1902.
In how many days is his birthday?
John's birthday is in 40 days
How old was John when he died?
He was 66 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 20, 1968.
How old would he be today?
John Steinbeck would be 122 years old if he was alive today.
Where was John from?
He was born in Salinas Valley, California, U.S..