Thomas steinbeck biography book

American writer and son of John Steinbeck

Thomas Myles Steinbeck (August 2, – August 11, ) was an American screenwriter, photographer, and journalist.

He published numerous works of fiction, including short stories and novels.

Thomas steinbeck biography book pdf

He was the elder son of American novelist John Steinbeck.

Life and work

Early years

Thomas ("Thom") Steinbeck was born in Manhattan,^[1] New York City, to American novelist John Steinbeck and his second wife, singer-composer Gwyndolyn Conger on August 2, ^[2] His younger brother John Steinbeck IV was born two years later.

His parents' marriage dissolved four years after he was born,^[2] and subsequently Thom spent a great deal of time with his father, whom he credited for instilling in him not only a passion for the world's great writers, but also a recognition of how language and poetic rhythms affect individuals and society in general.^[3] He had a good relationship with his famous father, sa