Of Mice and Men

Name: Of Mice and Men
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241620236
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By John Steinbeck

Series: Little Clothbound Classics

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( 2,695,223 ratings, 59,099 reviews)

Summary

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a poignant tale set during the Great Depression, following the journey of two displaced ranch workers, George and Lennie, who dream of owning their piece of land. Despite their struggles and the hostility they face, their friendship offers a ray of hope amidst the bleakness of their circumstances. The story explores themes of friendship, dreams, and the harsh reality of life for itinerant workers.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by stories of friendship and dreams set against the backdrop of the American Great Depression. The narrative delves into the lives and struggles of itinerant workers, offering poignant insights into human nature and the harsh realities of life. Its concise yet powerful storytelling may appeal to those who appreciate richly developed characters and thought-provoking themes.

Of Mice and Men

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics—irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas, and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

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 becomes a victim of his own strength.

Tackling universal themes of friendship and shared vision, and giving a voice to America's lonely and dispossessed, Of Mice and Men remains Steinbeck's most popular work, achieving success as a novel, a Broadway play, and three acclaimed films.

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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is widely praised for its poignant exploration of friendship and the pursuit of dreams amidst hardship. Many reviews highlight the depth of Steinbeck's characters and the emotional impact of the story. The writing is often described as powerful yet subtle, offering a vivid depiction of the American Great Depression era.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241620236

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 116.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 160

Collections

Fiction General Fiction John Steinbeck Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Little Clothbound Classics

About the Author

John Steinbeck (1902-68) 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.