“I have owed you this letter for a very long time-but my fingers have avoided the pencil as though it were an old and poisoned tool.”
Quote by John Steinbeck
Author
John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck was an American author renowned for his profound depiction of American society and the lives of farmers. His works often explore themes of poverty, social injustice, and human nature. Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 for his significant contribution to American literature. more
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