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Which famous author lived in Modesto and wrote about the city in his works?

  • John Steinbeck

  • Ernest Hemingway

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald

  • Mark Twain

Answer

John Steinbeck, the famous American author known for his novels such as "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Of Mice and Men," lived in Modesto and wrote about the city and its surrounding areas in his works. His stories often depicted the struggles of the working class and the impact of the Great Depression on rural communities.
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