John Steinbeck’s literary portraits of American life remain as captivating today as when they were written decades ago. Joseph Luzzi, professor of literature at Bard College, explores the themes, ideas, and style of Steinbeck’s brief 1937 masterpiece Of Mice and Men. This haunting tale of friendship and economic struggle continues to enchant readers today.

Luzzi explores how Steinbeck’s depictions of those on the margins of American society present a powerful record of human psychology and the broader economic forces that can shape—and in some cases unmake—a life.

Other High School Classics Revisited Programs

• September 14: The Scarlet Letter
• September 28: The Catcher in the Rye
• October 12: The Great Gatsby
• November 16: Great Expectations
• November 30: 1984
• December 14: Romeo and Juliet

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