History of Magic: Term XXVI, Activity 08 History Rec

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Activity: History Rec
Points: 10 points participation
Deadline: Thursday August 29 at 11pm UTC (7pm EDT)
Details: Recommend a novel / short story / biography that relates to history in some way! This can be historical fiction, medieval fantasy or even nonfiction. Include Title, Author, and a brief summary. Use the textbox provided to submit & sign with your name and house (or a sigtag) for points!

<B>Title/Author</b>: <B>Historical Time Period:</b> (can be specific like 1900 or general like medieval England) <B>Brief summary:</b> name/house/sigtag

Don't forget to sign the roster to receive bonus points!
 

Comments

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Title/Author: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Historical Time Period: The Great Depression
Brief summary: This is a book that will probably stay with you forever. Its major theme is friendship, and it's about two migrant ranch workers that move around a lot for new job opportunities in California during The Great Depression. The workers, George and Lennie, have a dream of owning their own land one day. George is very intelligent but has no education, while Lennie is strong but has a limited mental capacity (for example, his main dream for the land is to have rabbits that he can stroke). As a result of this, George is Lennie's protector in life, and looks after him. It starts with them having fled from previous employment after Lennie was accused of attempted rape, having stroked a woman's dress and not let go. Their story is told from there on, as they find a new place to work and we follow them there. It's a very, very good and strong book and I love it to bits. Whenever I recall it, I remember everything I felt when I first read it because it evokes such strong emotions. I definitely think it's a must-read.

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