“Grapes of Wrath” marks 70th anniversary
John Steinbeck’s novel “The Grapes of Wrath” turns 70 this year, and The Oklahoman and NewsOK marked the anniversary this week with a story, video and photo gallery.
The 1939 book is one of the most acclaimed and controversial – particularly in Oklahoma – in American literature. I believe it’s also a rather misunderstood book, and one that can be difficult to read for many number of reasons.
In Sallisaw, book remains a sore spot because though Steinbeck set it in the town, it was not actually affected by the Dust Bowl. But the misconception that Sallisaw was transformed into a dry and dusty land lingers.
Steinbeck won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel, which also spawned a popular 1940 movie that earned two Oscars.
You can check out the NewsOK photo gallery by clicking here.
Also, Staff Writer Ron Jackson delves into what the term “Okie” means today in this NewsOK story.
And here’s a NewsOK video of people in Sallisaw weighing in on the book:
-BAM
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