John Steinbeck; Of Mice and Men (English Version) - Norris Book

Of Mice and Men is a novella written by John Steinbeck. Published in 1937, it narrates the experiences of George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced migrant ranch workers, who move from place to place in California in search of new job opportunities during the Great Depression in the United States.

Steinbeck based the novella on his own experiences working alongside migrant farm workers as a teenager in the 1910s, before the arrival of the Okies that he would describe in his novel The Grapes of Wrath. The title is taken from Robert Burns poem “To a Mouse”: “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men / Gang aft agley” (“The best laid plans of mice and men / Often go awry”).

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 consider offensive and racist language; consequently, it appears on the American Library Association’s list of the Most Challenged Books of the 21st Century.

During the Great Depression in California, two migrant field workers---George Milton, an intelligent but uneducated man, and Lennie Small, a bulky, strong but mentally disabled man---are on their way from Soledad to another part of the state. They hope to one day attain the dream of settling down on their own piece of land. Lennie’s part of the dream is merely to care for and pet rabbits on the farm, as he loves touching soft animals, although he always accidentally kills them by petting them too hard. This dream is one of Lennie’s favorite stories, which George constantly retells. They had fled from Weed after Lennie grabbed a young woman’s skirt because he thought it was pretty, and would not let go because of his tendency to hold on tighter when stressed. This lead to an accusation of rape. Throughout this introduction, it becomes clear that Lennie is dependent on George as he is unable to function independently.

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Penulis: John Steinbeck

Penerbit: Norris Book, 2024

Kategori: Classics

ISBN: 9786230977725

SKU: BRD21526

Bahasa: English

Dimensi: 11,5 x 17,5 cm l Sofcover 

Tebal: 110 hlm l Bookpaper

Harga: 55.000