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“The first grave. Now we're getting someplace. Houses and children and graves, that's home, Tom. Those are the things that hold a man down.”

Quote by John Steinbeck

Book:To a God Unknown

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To a God Unknown

Written by John Steinbeck, this classic American novel delves into the spiritual and existential struggles of its characters amidst the vast and untamed landscape of the American frontier. more

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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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