"Steinbeck's Dog Shreds Rare 'Of Mice and Men' Draft, Heads to Auction"

A surviving fragment of the original draft of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, which was partially eaten by the author's dog, Toby, is set to be auctioned next month. The torn fragment includes mentions of the main characters, Lennie and George. Other items up for auction include Steinbeck's personal journal, correspondence with his family, and the original typed manuscript of his first novel, Cup of Gold. The auction is expected to attract significant interest from literary enthusiasts and collectors.