Vlcek Kelly - CliffsNotes on Steinbecks The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

By Kelly McGrath Vicek

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About the Author

Kelly McGrath Vlcek is completing her Masters degree in American Literature very close to Steinbeck country along the central coast of California. She is currently teaching junior high language arts and literature classes.

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The Grapes of Wrath

By Kelly McGrath Vlcek

In This Book

Learn about the life and background of John Steinbeck

Preview an introduction to The Grapes of Wrath

Explore the novels themes and character development in the Critical Commentaries

Examine in-depth Character Analyses

Acquire an understanding of the novel with Critical Essays

Reinforce what you learn with CliffsNotes Review

Find additional information to further your study in the CliffsNotes Resource Center and online at www.cliffsnotes.com

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