num_pages: 74
description: MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independ ent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.
language: English
title: Of Mice and Men
titlecomplete: Of Mice and Men
characters: Whit, Slim, Lennie Small, Candy, Crooks, Curley's Wife, Carlson, Curley, George Milton
genres: Historical, Literature, American, Classics, School, Novels, High School, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Read For School
ratings_count: 2457784
places: California, Salinas Valley, California
awards: awardedAt: -1009814400000
name: New York Drama Critics' Circle Award
category: Best American Play
publisher: Monarch Notes