What award did John Steinback win in 1962?

In 1962, John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. He received this prestigious honor for his realistic and imaginative writings, which reflect the social conditions of his time. Steinbeck is best known for his novels such as "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Of Mice and Men." His works often highlight the struggles of the working class and the human condition.