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Literary Fiction · MelancholicTwo migrant workers and their dream of a farm of their own
Of Mice and Men
See it on Amazon1937Easy readFast pace
What it is about
George Milton and Lennie Small, two itinerant farm workers in California during the Great Depression, dream of owning land. Lennie’s strength and innocence lead to tragedy in Steinbeck’s short 1937 novel.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Friendship · Dreams · Poverty
Screen adaptation
Of Mice and Men (1939) · Of Mice and Men (1992)
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About the author
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