East of Eden

Paperback

885 EGP

The magnum opus of a giant of American literature, East of Eden is an epic, unforgettable family saga of blood ties and betrayal

Set in the rich farmland of the Salinas Valley, California, this powerful, often brutal novel, follows the intertwined destinies of two families - the Trasks and the Hamiltons - whose generations hopelessly re-enact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel. Here Steinbeck created some of his most memorable characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity; the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence.

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Description

The magnum opus of a giant of American literature, East of Eden is an epic, unforgettable family saga of blood ties and betrayal

Set in the rich farmland of the Salinas Valley, California, this powerful, often brutal novel, follows the intertwined destinies of two families - the Trasks and the Hamiltons - whose generations hopelessly re-enact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel. Here Steinbeck created some of his most memorable characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity; the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence.

Additional Information

ISBN
9780141185071
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Age
Young Adults/Teens
Pages
640
Dimensions
13 x 20 cm
Publisher
Penguin Random House UK
Publication Date
7 Sep 2000

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