The Essential Criticism of John Steinbeck's of Mice and Men
- ISBN-10
- 0810867346
- ISBN-13
- 9780810867345
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 364
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-04-23
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Author
- Michael J. Meyer
Description
First published in 1937, Of Mice and Men has been a staple of American literature ever since. Divided by decade, The Essential Criticism of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men provides an overview of criticism over the 70 years the book has been in print. Michael J. Meyer has assembled significant articles and book excerpts from critics and reviewers, citing the early book reviews and highlighting some of the most significant essays. While not all critical studies are included, those assessments not present in the text are evaluated by summaries and their bibliographic citations are given. The essays express various critical approaches, including those that criticize the book and examine what some consider the book's flaws. Ideal for research work at all levels, this volume collects in one place the most significant contributions to the study of the novel, making it a welcome addition to the canon of Steinbeck criticism.
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