John Steinbeck wrote Of Mice And Men' in 1937. ... John Steinbeck uses a fairly journalistic style of writing to describe the ranch, and this adds a touch of realism to the story. ... I feel that Steinbeck describes the loneliness of the place well, for example, he simply calls Curley's wife Curley's wife throughout the story, showing that no-one ever stays long enough to get close enough to her to find out her real name. ...

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