1962

Questions and Answers

Question: When was John Steinbeck born? Answer: John Ernst Steinbeck was born on 27 February 1902, in Salinas, California, United States. Question: What was John Steinbeck’s family background? Answer: His father, John Ernst Steinbeck, was a county treasurer and his mother, Olive Hamilton Steinbeck, was a teacher. He had two elder sisters, Esther and Elizabeth,…

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Banquet speech

Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Min Vackra Fru, Ladies and Gentlemen. I thank the for finding my work worthy of this highest honor. In my heart there may be doubt that I deserve the Nobel award over other men of letters whom I hold in respect and reverence – but there is…

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