The Winter of our Discontent Author:Steinbeck Descended all the way from proud New England forebears down to the depths of the New Morality...the Hawleys are disturbingly like you and me. The search for something to believe in, but it's all gone sour somehow. They love each other, but can't find the words to say it or the strength to act on it. Pride is a word of the past, faithfulness i... more »n marriage is a futile exercise, sons and daughters aren't fooled for a minute by the shaky rules that are supposed to govern them. This is one of Steinbeck's most relevant works of fiction.« less