Many of his novels deal with social or economic issues of this time, including some of his most successful works such as "In Dubious Battle" (1936), "Of Mice and Men" (1937), "The Long Valley" (1938), and "The Grapes of Wrath" (1939). ... For example, Of Mice and Men, similarly set in California, dealt with issues of or rights of the migrant workers. ... Of Mice and Men was banned from many schools and libraries during this time, and is still one of today's most frequently banned books due to the violence, offensive language, racism, and sexism found in the book (Chervokas and Watson). ...

• Word Count: 1015
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography