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Literary Fiction· United States

The Winter of Our Discontent

by John Steinbeck
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
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Published 1961English
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Published in 1961, The Winter of Our Discontent established John Steinbeck as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The Winter of Our Discontent (1961) establishes John Steinbeck as a significant voice in literary fiction, weaving together themes of identity, memory, and transformation.

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AuthorJohn Steinbeck
Published1961
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score35/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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