I initially read the book "Of Mice and Men" in Polish and was intrigued by the work of John Steinbeck. After a failed first attempt at "The Grapes of Wrath," this short novella seemed like a fitting second chance.
I didn't know what to expect. Living in Poland required more effort to understand the context of this story and its times. I must admit that I didn't do my homework when I initially read this book in Polish.
After living in England for a few years, I read it again, this time in English. My homework was done by living in this country with a long history, in many aspects similar to the history of the United States.
First and [...]