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Of Mice and Men

By John Steinbeck
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Of Mice and Men is a poignant tale set during the Great Depression. It follows two displaced ranch workers, George and Lennie, who dream of owning their own land and living off it. The story explores themes of friendship, dreams, and the harsh realities faced by itinerant labourers. As they navigate their difficult existence, the bond between the two men is tested by challenges and circumstances beyond their control.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of friendship and dreams amidst the harsh realities of the Great Depression. With its evocative portrayal of American life during that era, it delves into themes of loneliness and the pursuit of belonging, offering a profound and touching narrative experience.

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Of Mice and Men

Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back - and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California's Salinas Valley, but their hopes are dashed as Lennie - struggling against extreme cruelty, and more.

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Streetwise George and his big, childlike friend Lennie are drifters, searching for work in the fields and valleys of California. They have nothing except the clothes on their back and a hope that one day they'll find a place of their own and live the American dream. But dreams come at a price.

Gentle giant Lennie doesn’t know his own strength, and when they find work at a ranch he gets into trouble with the boss’s daughter-in-law. Trouble so bad that even his protector George may not be able to save him...

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck captures the complexities of this friendship and the harsh realities of the American dream.

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Of Mice and Men is lauded for its gripping narrative and intense emotional depth, as noted by the reviews. The New York Times highlights its compelling nature and American authenticity, while the Chicago Tribune appreciates the blend of brutality and tenderness, creating a sense of impending doom. The Times Literary Supplement praises the novella as a powerful and beautiful contribution to modern American fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141023571

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 93g

Pages: 128

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Fiction General Fiction John Steinbeck Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

John Steinbeck (1902-1968) is remembered as one of the greatest and best-loved American writers of the twentieth century. During the 1930s, his works included The Red Pony, Pastures of Heaven, Tortilla Flat, In Dubious Battle, and Of Mice and Men. The Grapes of Wrath, published in 1939, earned him a Pulitzer Prize. In 1962, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature

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