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Literary techniques abound: from noir and doubles to parables and proletarian hallmarks
Welcome to a special Summer Session of Closely Reading, where we’re slowly reading John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath along with companion reads, all summer long. You’re welcome to join us any time. Full schedule available here.
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A Close Reading of Chapter 1 of "The Grapes of Wrath"
Welcome to a special Summer Session of Closely Reading, where we’re slowly reading John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath along with companion reads, all summer long. You’re welcome to join us any time. Paid subscribers will be invited to a l...
Literature class is now in session
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Welcome to a special paid-only edition of Closely Reading: The Grapes of Wrath. This week, I’m giving you a series of writing prompts with a scaffolded exercise to help you take your reading...
Welcome to "The Grapes of Wrath"
Welcome to a special Summer Session of Closely Reading, where we’re slowly reading John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath along with companion reads, all summer long. You’re welcome to join us any time. Paid subscribers will be invited to a l...
Our summer read begins Monday
Dearest reader,
Happy Friday!
On Monday, we embark on our close read of The Grapes of Wrath.
Week one opens with historical context — before we start the novel itself, we’ll start with the introduction of Working Days, a collection of J...
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