A classic American novella set during the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck follows two migrant workers, George Milton and his physically strong but intellectually vulnerable companion Lennie Small, as they travel across California in search of temporary work and the possibility of a better life. Bound by an unusual friendship and a shared dream of owning a small piece of land, the two men arrive at a ranch in the Salinas Valley, where they encounter loneliness, suspicion, and the harsh realities faced by itinerant laborers. Through a tightly focused narrative and vivid characterization, Steinbeck explores themes of friendship, hope, isolation, power, and the fragility of dreams within a society shaped by economic hardship and social inequality. The novella remains one of the most influential works of twentieth-century American literature, raising enduring questions about loyalty, responsibility, and the limits of the American Dream.
Author: John Steinbeck
Publisher: Penguin Books
Year of Publication: 2000
Number of Pages: 144
Original Language: English
Original Title: Of Mice and Men
