Dear California Literature Students,

I’m pleased that you are enjoying Steinbeck’s first California text, as well as The King of California. Clearly, both stories are rooted in the illusion, myth, and disillusion of an Edenic place and its promises.

We will begin our class on Thursday with a group discussion based on the reading of Chapter 6, the story of Junius Maltby. For the rest of the week, please have Chapter 7 read by Thursday and Chapter 8 read by Friday. 

With Appreciation,

Barraza