“Out of all this struggle a good thing is going to grow. That makes it worthwhile.”
Quote by John Steinbeck
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In Dubious Battle is a novel by John Steinbeck, set in the 1930s in California's apple country. The story follows two labor organizers, Jim Nolan and Mac, as they attempt to unionize migrant workers and lead a strike against oppressive growers. The narrative explores themes of social justice, the ethics of collective action, and the personal costs of political commitment. The title itself alludes to John Milton's Paradise Lost, suggesting a struggle that is both earthly and cosmic in its implications. The book is known for its gritty realism and its unflinching portrayal of the harsh conditions faced by itinerant laborers during the Depression era. more
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