<B>Steinbeck's theatrical adaptations of two of his most powerful short novels, now together in one volume </B> <BR><BR> A unique treat for Steinbeck fans, this volume includes two extraordinary plays from a master of American literature. <I>Of Mice and Men</I> is the dramatic adaptation of one of Steinbeck's most widely read and beloved works. Originally published at the height of Nazi Germany's power, <I>The Moon Is Down</I> is a masterful play that uncovers profound, often unsettling truths about war and human nature. It tells the story of a peaceable town taken by enemy troops, and had an extraordinary impact as Allied propaganda in Nazi-occupied Europe.