John Steinbeck

John Steinbeck (February 2, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was an American author.
==Background==
Steinbeck was known for his prolific writings, many of which are considered classics of Western literature, including The Grapes of Wrath, which won him a Pulitzer Prize. Over his career, he authored 33 works, including 16 novels, six non-fiction books, and two short story collections. In 1962, Steinbeck received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
==Notes==
* John Cassidy read The Grapes of Wrath and used a character's name as inspiration to name his daughter Rose of Sharon Cassidy.The Courier: "Where'd you get that pendant?"Rose of Sharon Cassidy: "Gift from my Dad, along with my name. Rose of Sharon Cassidy. Mom said he got the name out of some Old World book about dirt pilgrims. Name sure sounds sweet, though."(Rose of Sharon Cassidy's dialogue)
* Charles Dieter Jr., an aspiring pre-War writer, attempted to encourage himself when faced with disturbances to his writing by claiming that Steinbeck and Ernest Hemingway likely also faced such disturbances.Neponset Park terminal entries; personal terminal, Oct. 20, 2077
==Appearances==
John Steinbeck is mentioned only in Fallout 4 and indirectly mentioned in Fallout: New Vegas.
==References==
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