California's fertile Salinas Valley is home to two families whose destinies are fruitfully, and fatally, intertwined. Over the generations, between the beginning of the twentieth century and the end of the First World War, the Trasks and the Hamiltons will helplessly replay the fall of Adam and Eve and the murderous rivalry of Cain and Abel.
East of Eden was considered by Steinbeck to be his magnum opus, and its epic scope and memorable characters, exploring universal themes of love and identity, ensure it remains one of America's most enduring novels. This edition features a stunning new cover by renowned artist Bijou Karman.
- ISBN10 0241980356
- ISBN13 9780241980354
- Publish Date 6 July 2017 (first published 7 September 2000)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 736
- Language English
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Written on Jan 1, 2004