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John Steinbeck: A Powerhouse of Literature
Tortilla Flat (1935)
Oprah's Book Club  |  June 18, 2003
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Tortilla Flat
Tapping into the bohemian spirit of down-and-out Depression-generation youth, Steinbeck's humorous novel portrays the vagabond-type existence and exploits of the main character and his crazy group of friends. This was his first novel to achieve popular and critical success—it became an instant best-seller.

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