John Steinbeck
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	  was a famous American author who wrote from the 1920 to the 1940. Steinbeck was constantly moving across the country trying to succeed as a writer.  lived a life of constant up and downs, successes and failures before he landed on his feet and became a famous author. 
	 was born in Salinas ....          
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....   "Although he had a job, John’s father was extremely devastated by the lose of his business"(Stephen)
	"Encouraged by his parents John began to develop a love literature"(Morrow).  At his ninth birthday John received a copy of the book Morte d’Arthur.  This was the first book John ever owned.  He later said it was a great influence upon his life.  During his years at Salinas High School, John excelled in English.  At the end of his Freshman year in High School Joh ....          
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