The Grapes of Wrath: A Philosophical Journey Through Steinbeck's American Epic

Published in 1939, John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath remains one of the most powerful examinations of injustice, displacement, and human resilience in American literature. Philosopher Samir Chopra leads an exploration of this literary masterpiece through close reading and philosophical analysis, examining how Steinbeck weaves questions of dignity, community, morality, and social responsibility into a compelling narrative of the Great Depression.