Description
“Of Mice and Men” is a novella written by American author John Steinbeck, published in 1937. The story takes place during the Great Depression and follows the lives of two migrant farm workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they travel from place to place in search of work in California.
George is a small, wiry man who is quick-witted and practical, while Lennie is a large, gentle man with a mental disability. Despite their differences, the two men have a strong bond and a dream of one day owning their own farm.
As they work on a ranch, Lennie inadvertently causes trouble by petting a woman’s hair too roughly, leading to a tragic chain of events that ultimately destroys their dream.
The novella is known for its realistic portrayal of the lives of migrant workers during the Great Depression and its exploration of themes such as loneliness, isolation, friendship, and the impossibility of the American Dream.
“Of Mice and Men” has been adapted into several stage plays, films, and TV shows, and is still widely read and studied in schools and universities today.
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