John Steinbeck
East of Eden
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140186390
- author:
- John Steinbeck
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 640
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
A masterpiece of Biblical scope, East of Eden is a sprawling and often brutal novel that explores the intertwined destinies of two families in California's Salinas Valley. Set against the backdrop of the rich farmland, Steinbeck's magnum opus follows the generations of the Trasks and Hamiltons as they reenact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel.
The novel delves into the mystery of identity, the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence, creating some of Steinbeck's most mesmerizing characters and enduring themes. This Penguin Classic edition features an introduction by David Wyatt, providing a deeper understanding of this timeless work.
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