Of Mice and Men

Resumen del libro

A definitive edition of the iconic American author's most enduring novel, with an introduction and study notes. Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California's Salinas Valley, but their hopes are dashed as Lennie becomes a victim of his own strength. Tackling universal themes of friendship and shared vision, and giving a voice to America's lonely and dispossessed, Of Mice and Men remains Steinbeck's most popular work, achieving success as a novel, Broadway play and three acclaimed films. With an introduction and study notes by Dr. Barbara Heavilin.

Biografía del autor

Narrador y dramaturgo estadounidense (Salinas, 1902 - Nueva York,1968) famoso por sus novelas que lo sitúan en la primera línea de la corriente naturalista o del realismo social americano y muy próximo a la crónica periodística. Su estilo se caracteriza,sin embargo, por tener una gran carga de emotividad tanto por sus argumentos como en el simbolismo que trasuntan en situaciones y personajes que crea, como ocurre en sus obras mayores: De ratones y hombres (1937), Las uvas de la ira (1939) y Al este del Edén (1952). Obtuvo el premio Nobel en 1962.