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The Grapes of Wrath is a novel by the American writer John Steinbeck, first published in 1939. The novel is set during the Great Depression and follows the lives of the Joad family, a poor and downtrodden family from Oklahoma who are forced to migrate west to California in search of a better life. The novel is known for its powerful and moving portrayal of the struggles of the working poor, and its exploration of themes such as poverty, injustice, and the human capacity for resilience and hope. It has been translated into many languages and continues to be read and studied around the world.