East of Eden

Californias 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 Americas most enduring novels. This edition features a stunning new cover by renowned artist Bijou Karman. Review The work of a great storyteller ―Washington PostA novel planned on the grandest possible scale...One of those occasions when a writer has aimed high and then summoned every ounce of energy talent seriousness and passion of which he was capable...It is an entirely interesting and impressive book ―New York Herald TribuneWhen the book club ended a year ago I said I would bring it back when I found the book that was moving...and this is a great one. I read it for myself for the first time and then I had some friends read it. Andwe think it might be the best novel weve ever read! -- Oprah WinfreyA strange and original work of art ―New York Times Book ReviewA moving crying pageant with wilderness strengths -- Carl Sandburg About the Author John Steinbeck (1902-68) is remembered as one of the greatest and best-loved American writers of the twentieth century. During the 1930s his works includedThe Red PonyPastures of HeavenTortilla FlatIn Dubious Battle andOf Mice and Men.The Grapes of Wrath published in 1939 earned him a Pulitzer Prize. In 1962 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.