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To a God Unknown is a novel by John Steinbeck, first published in 1933. The book was Steinbeck's second novel (after Cup of Gold).
- John Ernst Steinbeck
- 1933
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Aug 1, 1995 · Set in familiar Steinbeck country, To a God Unknown is a mystical tale, exploring one man’s attempt to control the forces of nature and, ultimately, to understand the ways of God and the forces of the unconscious within. This edition features an introduction and notes by Steinbeck scholar Robert DeMott.
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- John Ernst Steinbeck
- John Steinbeck
- 1933
To a God Unknown. John Steinbeck, Robert DeMott (Introduction & Notes by) 3.95. 13,155 ratings1,149 reviews. While fulfilling his dead father's dream of creating a prosperous farm in California, Joseph Wayne comes to believe that a magnificent tree on the farm embodies his father's spirit.
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Published in 1933, To a God Unknown tries to explain the way faith forms and spreads, and what happens when new belief systems clash with more established ones. The short novella uses spare dialog and atmospheric evocations of farm life to create an experimental fusion of stark realism and fable.
Study Guide for To a God Unknown. To a God Unknown study guide contains a biography of John Steinbeck, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. About To a God Unknown; To a God Unknown Summary; Character List; Glossary; Themes; Read the Study Guide for To a God Unknown…
Set in familiar Steinbeck country, To a God Unknown is a mystical tale, exploring one man's attempt to control the forces of nature and to understand the ways of God. ISBN_13: 9780141185507. Estimated read time: 5 min read. One Sentence Summary.
To a God Unknown (1933) John Steinbeck. OVERVIEW. To a God Unknown is a vivid account of man’s profound relationship to his land. The story pursues Joseph Wayne’s arduous quest for a land of his own in the early 1900s.
