Of Mice and Men Paperback - 2002
by John Steinbeck
While the powerlessness of the laboring class in a recurring theme in this classic work, Steinbeck narrows his focus, creating an intimate portrait of two men facing a world marked by petty tyranny, misunderstanding, jealousy, and callousness--a parable about commitment, loneliness, hope, and loss.
About this book
An intimate portrait of two men who cherish the slim bond between them and the dream they share in a world marred by petty tyranny, misunderstanding, jealousy, and callousness. Clinging to each other in their loneliness and alienation, George and his simple-minded friend Lennie dream, as drifters will, of a place to call their own—a couple of acres and a few pigs, chickens, and rabbits back in Hill Country where land is cheap. But after they come to work on a ranch in the fertile Salinas Valley of California, their hopes, like "the best-laid schemes o' mice an' men," begin to go awry. Of Mice and Men explores themes of human interaction, dependence, and the damaging effects of isolation. (Goodreads)
Summary
Of Mice and Men also represents an experiment in form, as Steinbeck described his work, a kind of playable novel, written in novel form but so scened and set that it can be played as it stands.” A rarity in American letters, it achieved remarkable success as a novel, a Broadway play, and three acclaimed films.
First Edition Identification
Covici-Friede Publishing published the First Edition, First Printing hardcover in New York, 1937. Heinemann published a First UK hardcover Edition in London, 1937.
Details
- Title Of Mice and Men
- Author John Steinbeck
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 112
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books, New York
- Date 2002-01-08
- ISBN 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
- Dimensions 8.5 x 5.75 x 0.5 in (21.59 x 14.61 x 1.27 cm)
- Reading level 630
-
Themes
- Catalog Heading: Classics
- Curriculum Strand: Language Arts/Literature
- Demographic Orientation: Rural
- Demographic Orientation: Small Town
- Library of Congress subjects Western stories, Psychological fiction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001056108
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
“Brutality and tenderness mingle in these strangely moving pages. . . . The reader is fascinated by a certainty of approaching doom.” Chicago Tribune
”A short tale of much power and beauty. Mr. Steinbeck has contributed a small masterpiece to the modern tough-tender school of American fiction.” Times Literary Supplement [London]
Citations
- Library Journal, 02/15/2002, Page 184
More Copies for Sale
Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition)
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- UsedGood
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Tucker, Georgia, United States
- Item Price
-
A$2.28A$6.96 shipping to USA
Show Details
Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition)
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- Condition
- UsedGood
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Imperial, Missouri, United States
- Item Price
-
A$7.34FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition)
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
A$9.28FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition)
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
A$9.28FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition)
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- good
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Item Price
-
A$9.61FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition)
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- Acceptable
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Item Price
-
A$10.43FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Of Mice and Men : (Centennial Edition)
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Quantity Available
- 5
- Seller
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
- Item Price
-
A$11.74FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Of Mice and Men : (Centennial Edition)
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
- Item Price
-
A$11.74FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Of Mice and Men : (Centennial Edition)
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Quantity Available
- 4
- Seller
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
- Item Price
-
A$11.74FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Of Mice and Men : (Centennial Edition)
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780142000670 / 0142000671
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
- Item Price
-
A$11.74FREE shipping to USA