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Steinbeck's Lifespan
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Inspiration
At age 14, John became inspired to become a writer. He spent hours in his bedroom writing stories and poems. -
Went to College
John went to Stanford University in Stanford, CA. He enrolled to become a writer. -
Dropped out of College
John left college without ever receiving his degree. -
First Novel
While working as a caretaker, John wrote his first novel Cup of Gold. -
Got Married
John married his first wife, Carol. -
Of Mice and Men
John's novel Of Mice and Men was published. -
Drama Critics Circle Award
Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men received the Drama Critics Circle Award. -
Nobel Peace Prize
John Steinbeck won the Nobel Peace Prize for his novel The Grapes of Wrath. -
Travel
After his marriage fell apart, Steinbeck travelled with a friend. -
Divorced & Remarried
John divorced his wife Carol, and remarried his second wife Gwendolyn, with whom he had 2 sons.