Combining despair, determination and optimism, the writing of John Steinbeck gave a powerful voice to the suffering poor of America during the Depression and beyond. Penguin have made the whole range of his most well-loved novels - including The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men - and his lesser-known works available to millions of readers. These four tales consider the struggle for survival in 1940s America, against a backdrop of majestic beauty.

Contents include:

• Breakfast
• The Chrysanthemums
• The Murder