Travels with Charley
John Steinbeck · 1962 · 304 pages
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About the book
John Steinbeck embarks on a three-month journey across the United States accompanied only by his dog Charley in a camper truck. Driving his motorhome through a declining 1960s America, the writer observes changing landscapes, meets ordinary people and reflects on American national identity.
The account is both a personal travel diary and a meditation on change, aging and the meaning of belonging to a place. With the poetic prose and sensitivity that define Steinbeck's work, the book captures an America in transition and offers universal insights into the human condition and the search for meaning.
Book details
| Author | John Steinbeck |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1962 |
| Pages | 304 |
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