George, who is ""small, fast, and dark of face,"" and Lennie, who is very large and has a childlike intellect, make an unusual couple. Despite this, they have grown to become a ""family,"" sticking together despite their isolation and estrangement. They scurry for work when they can, making ends meet as farmworkers in California's arid vegetable fields. The plan, however, is for George and Lennie to have an acre of land and a shack they can call their own.While the powerlessness of the working class appears frequently in Steinbeck's writing from the late 1930s, he focused more intently on two men in his 1937 novel ""Of Mice and Men,"" painting an intimate portrait of them as they navigate a world characterised by petty tyranny, misunderstanding, jealousy, and callousness. Although the focus is limited, the theme-a friendship and a common dream that gives life meaning-is universal. This story offers a distinct perspective on life's challenges and has become a timeless classic as a result of its extraordinary success as a novel, a Broadway play, and three well-regarded films.
John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck was an American author known for his realistic and socially conscious novels depicting the struggles of the working class during the Great Depression. His most notable works include "The Grapes of Wrath," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940, and "Of Mice and Men," a novella exploring the lives of migrant workers in California. Steinbeck's writing style is characterized by its simple language, vivid descriptions, and deep empathy for his characters. He made significant contributions to literature by shining a light on the hardships faced by ordinary people and advocating for social justice. "The Grapes of Wrath" is considered his most famous work and remains a classic of American literature. Steinbeck's impact on the literary genre of social realism is enduring, as his works continue to resonate with readers today.
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