With the Great Depression came a wave of politicized literature in the 1930s notably exemplified by:

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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a classic example of politicized literature that emerged during the Great Depression. The novel portrays the struggles of a family of farmers who are evicted from their land during the Dust Bowl and forced to migrate to California in search of work. The novel highlights the social and economic injustices of the time, and critiques the capitalist system that prioritized profits over human lives. It became an instant bestseller and a powerful work of social criticism.

With the Great Depression Came a Wave of Politicized Literature