John Steinbeck - Of Mice and Men - Summary

- "Of Mice and Men" is a novella written by American author John Steinbeck and published in 1937. The story is set during the Great Depression and follows two displaced ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they move from place to place in California, seeking employment. The pair dream of owning a piece of land one day—a sanctuary where they can "live off the fatta the lan'," as Lennie puts it.