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Of mice and men
Book • 1937
Published in 1937, 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck is a novella that tells the story of George Milton and Lennie Small, two migrant ranch workers in California during the Great Depression.
The narrative revolves around their dream of owning a small farm, a symbol of the American Dream.
However, their plans are continually thwarted by circumstances, including Lennie's accidental killing of the ranch owner's daughter-in-law, which leads to a tragic conclusion.
The book is known for its vivid portrayal of farm life, its exploration of themes such as loneliness, friendship, and the harsh realities of the labor system, and its objective narrative style.
It has been widely adapted into stage and film versions and remains a significant work in American literature.
The narrative revolves around their dream of owning a small farm, a symbol of the American Dream.
However, their plans are continually thwarted by circumstances, including Lennie's accidental killing of the ranch owner's daughter-in-law, which leads to a tragic conclusion.
The book is known for its vivid portrayal of farm life, its exploration of themes such as loneliness, friendship, and the harsh realities of the labor system, and its objective narrative style.
It has been widely adapted into stage and film versions and remains a significant work in American literature.
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Tai Lopez in the context of the saying 'the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry'.
Tai Lopez in the context of the saying 'the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry'.
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HARSH TRUTH About Wealth, Power & Happiness: Life Lessons Everybody Learns Too Late | Tai Lopez PT 1
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Cal Newport as a classic novel reread after many years, highlighting its enduring quality despite its old-fashioned style.
Cal Newport as a classic novel reread after many years, highlighting its enduring quality despite its old-fashioned style.
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Ep. 179: Do Techniques Beat Talent?
Mentioned by Adam Boxer and Amy Forrester when discussing the article "Scrap Shakespeare and study Instagram posts: How I'd save English lit in schools"
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Mentioned by Horatio Gould when discussing the kind of death he would want for the people he was going to eat.
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Recommended by a bookshop owner to 
Jim Chalmers to help him catch up on his family reading challenge.
Jim Chalmers to help him catch up on his family reading challenge.
Jim Chalmers on uncertainty and ambition
Mentioned by Gary Sinise in relation to obtaining the rights to adapt 'Of Mice and Men' into a movie.
217: Gratitude and Service With Gary Sinise: Grateful American
Mentioned by Richard Hatem when describing the relationship between his two dogs, comparing it to the dynamic in Steinbeck's novel.
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Mentioned by a listener in relation to their experience teaching high school English.
Prophets Walk Among Us: Stories From Our Listeners Part II
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Ted Genoways as his favorite childhood book, read around age 10-12, and as a major influence on his worldview.
Ted Genoways as his favorite childhood book, read around age 10-12, and as a major influence on his worldview.
Ted Genoways "Tequila Wars: Jose Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico”
Mentioned in a discussion about the book "Of Mice and Men" and its perceived overrated status.
Guys: Episode 94 - Book Guys with Alex Goldman
