Steinbeck Yearbook 2000: The Winter of Our Discontent

A collection of 11 essays on Steinbeck's novel, The Winter of Our Discontent , offering views that weigh its merits on theoretical grounds and elucidating its wide appeal for audiences both in this country and abroad. All essays but one are published here for the first time. This volume takes up the tradition of Steinbeck scholarship begun by the Steinbeck Quarterly ; the next yearbook will focus on Steinbeck and the Arthurian tradition. The editor is affiliated with Taylor University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)