A John Steinbeck Encyclopedia

One of the greatest novelists of the 20th century, John Steinbeck continues to be read and studied at all levels. This encyclopedia extensively overviews his life and writings. Included are roughly 1200 alphabetically arranged entries by more than 40 expert contributors. Entries cover his works, major characters, family members and contemporaries, influences, and various special topics related to his literary career. Many of the entries cite works for further reading, and the encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. Known for his searing social criticism, John Steinbeck is one of the most popular and influential American writers of the 20th century. His works are read and studied at all levels and have been made into films. And though critics and scholars initially found fault with his enormously popular works, he is now widely recognizes as a master of his craft. This encyclopedia provides an extensive overview of his life and career and is accessible to high school students, undergraduates, and general readers. Presented are roughly 1200 alphabetically arranged entries by more than 40 expert contributors. These entries cover his works, major characters, family members and contemporaries, influences, and a range of special topics. Topical List Of Entries -- Awards: New York Drama Critics, The Nobel Prize, Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Pulitzer Prize. Characters In Steinbeck Works: Abner (the Aerial Engineer), Sir Accolon Of Gaul, The Advertising Man, Agnes, Fernando Aguirre, Al, (the Aerial Gunner), Sir Alardine Of The Outer Isles, Judge Albertson, Kate Albey, Alex, Alice (various Works), Allan (the Navigator), Elisa Allen, Henry Allen, T.b. Allen, Alyne, Cathy Ames, Mrs. Ames, Catherine Amesbury, Alfred Anderson, -- Mabel Andrews, King Anguyshaunce, Annie, Apolonia, Apolonio, Sir Arbellus, King Arthur, Aryes, Athatoolagooloo, Aunt, Aunt Clara, Abra Bacon, Mr. Bacon, Mrs. Bacon, Sir Bagdemagus, Amelia Baker, Banker Baker, Cap'n Baker, Red Baker, Sir Balan, Sir Balin Of Northumberland, Sir Balmoure Of The Marys, Master Balyse, Ban (king Of Benwick), Cleo Banks, Raymond Banks, John Barton, George Battle, John Battle, Myrtle Battle, Sir Bawdewyn Of Bretagne, Butch Beavers, Becky, Mary Teller, William (bill) Tenner, Mr. Thomas, Carl Tiflin, Jody Tiflin, Mrs. Tiflin, Tinker, Sir Tobinus Streat Of Montroy, Lieutenant Tonder, Sir Torre, Torrelli, Torreon, Emilio Torres, Mama Torres, Pepe Torres, Rosy Torres, Mr. Trask, Aron Trask, Adam Trask, Cal (caleb) Trask, Cathy Trask, Charles, Trask, Tex Travis, Legend Of Troy, The Truck Driver, Tuleracito, The Turtle, Uncle John, Uryens (king Of Gore), The Used Car Salemen, Uther Pendragon, Van Brunt, Helen Van De Venter, Hilda Van De Venter, Sergeant Vautin, Victor, Francisco (pancho) Villa, Virgin Of Guadalupe, Jule Vitela, Margie Young-hunt, Aggie Wainwright, The Wainwrights, Walder, The Wallaces, Captain Daniel Watling, Tom Watson, Benjamin Wayne, Burton Wayne, Elizabeth Mcgreggor Wayne, Harriet Wayne, Jennie Wayne, John Wayne, Joseph Wayne, Martha Wayne, Rama Wayne, Thomas Wayne, Welch, Mr. Wheeler, Whitey, Alicia Whiteside, Bill Whiteside, John Whiteside, Mae Whiteside, Richard Whiteside, Willa Whiteside, Alice Wicks, Edward Wicks, Kathryn Mullock Wicks, Will, Willie, Wee/fat And Stonewall Jackson Smith, Ivy And Sairy Wilson, Al Wilts, Winfield, Dr. Winter, Wisteria, Woman, Women's Committee At The Weedpatch Camp, Mrs. Alfred Wong, Margie Yound-hunt, The Young Lieutenant, Emiliano Zapata, Eufemio Zapata, Zapatistas, Captain Zeigler -- Concepts: Individual Rights, Is Thinking, Non-teleological Thinking, Poetry, Political Beliefs, Political Tyranny. Documentary: The Forgotten Village, Nonfiction: About Ed Ricketts, Always Something To Do In Salinas, America And Americans, Americans And The Future, Argument Of Phalanx, Atque Vale, Black Man's Ironic Burden, Bombs Away: The Story Of A Bomber Team, Cab Driver Doesn't Give A Hoot, Camping Is For The Birds, Circus, Colloquy Of Bugs, Conversation At Sag Harbor, Critics, Critics Burning Bright, Critics -- From A Writer's Viewpoint, D For Dangerous, Death Of A Racket, Dichos: The Way Of Wisdom, Discovering The People Of Paris, Dubious Battle In California, Duel Without Pistols, Easiest Way To Die, First Watch, Fishing In Paris, Florence: The Explosion Of The Chariot, The Forgotten Village (book, Film), Game Of Hospitality, Ghost Of Anthony Daly, Golden Handcuff, Graduates: These Are Your Lives, The Harvest Gypsies, High Drama Of Bold Thrust Through Ocean Floor, How To Recognize A Candidate, How To Tell Good Guys From Bad Guys, I Am A Revolutionary, I Even Saw Manolete ..., I Go Back To Ireland, If This Be Treason, In Awe Of Words, The Joan In All Of Us, Journal Of A Novel, Le Figaro, L'envoi, Let's Go After The Neglected Treasures Beneath The Seas, Letters To Alicia, Like Captured Butterflies, Log From The Sea Of Cortez, Madison Avenue And The Election, The Mail I've Seen, Making Of A New Yorker, Miracle Island Of Paris, A Model T Named It, More About Aristocracy: Why Not A World Peerage?, My Short Novels, Works (not By Steinbeck) Between Pacific Tides, The Bible, Everyman, Factories In The Field, The Golden Bough, The Green Lady, Gunn's New Family, Physician; Or Home Book Of Health, Here's Where I Belong, In Touch, Le Morte D'arthur, The Other Side Of Eden: Life With John Steinbeck, The Outer Shores, Paradise Lost, Pipe Dream, Richard Iii, The Spectator, Legend Of Troy, The Vedic Hymn, The Wrath Of John Steinbeck. Edited By Brian Railsback And Michael J. Meyer. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [447]-454) And Index. Offers alphabetical and topical lists of entries, a Steinbeck chronology, an annotated list of Steinbeck archives, and an introductory essay by Steinbeck biographer Jackson J. Benson.