LibGuides: John Steinbeck: Media

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Burning Bright (1:41:42) This is a performance of John Steinbeck's Burning Bright directed by Curt Conway.
John Steinbeck and the American Experience - Full Video (46:12) This program is a comprehensive portrait of John Steinbeck and the America he depicted, providing students with an appreciation of one of the 20th century’s definitive literary voices. Incorporating historic events ranging in magnitude from the devastating Dust Bowl to poignant local histories, Steinbeck portrayed a nation ravaged by poverty and injustice, in which his characters, often drawn from real life, grapple with conditions and events beyond their control.
Of Mice and Men (24:12) This video explores the context, characters, themes and writing style of John Steinbeck's novella. The narrator discusses the social and economic landscape of the Great Depression and the role of the migrant worker to provide historical context. Other topics include in-depth character analyses of George, Lennie, and Curley's wife, how the central theme of strength and weakness is conveyed throughout the story, and literary devices implemented. Examples of metaphor, flashback, foreshadowing, and dramatic irony are provided.
Steinbeck {39:16} John Steinbeck was one fo the most popular writers of the 20th century and several of his books were made into films. This film in the Famous Author series by Malcolm Hossick explores his eventful life. It is followed by a brief overview of his works.