Women and John Steinbeck's Cannery Row
Published in 1945, Cannery Row by John Steinbeck took place in the sardine canneries of Monterey, California. In her own book -- Beyond Cannery… read more
Published in 1945, Cannery Row by John Steinbeck took place in the sardine canneries of Monterey, California. In her own book -- Beyond Cannery Row: Sicilian Women, Immigration, and Community in Monterey, California, 1915-99 -- Carol Lynn McKibben focused on the role women played in the industry and how they were represented in Steinbeck’s novel. close
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