The best laid schemes of mice and men often go awry. Of mice and men is a novella written by john steinbeck. Of mice and men by john steinbeck, first edition abebooks. The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by john steinbeck. While it is a book taught in many schools, of mice and men has been a frequent target of censors for vulgarity, and what some. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
Find books like of mice and men from the worlds largest community of readers. John steinbecks of mice and men is a touching tale of the friendship between two men set against the backdrop of the united states during the depression of the 1930s. The book also includes the most important issues regarding society in america during the great depression which were my daughters gcse topics for this novel. A classic 1937 novella by nobel prizewinning author john steinbeck, of mice and men tells the story of migrant ranch workers george milton and lennie small and their struggles to make a. Free online study guide summary for of mice and men by john steinbeckbooknotes chapter summary plot synopsis notes essay analysis book report. We were asked to read this book at school as part of our english lessons. It follows the plight of two california ranch workers during the great depression without. Of mice and men is a tale about the ultimate kindness it is hard to talk about kindness without turning sentimental but john steinbeck was the one who really could. Free download or read online of mice and men pdf epub book. Ive read many, many books and a book that looks like this. Goodreads members who liked of mice and men also liked. Of mice and men tiein edition by steinbeck, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Of mice and men is a novella by john steinbeck that was first published in 1937.
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