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East of Eden

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 53,182 Ratings and 5,814 Reviews

Book Description
An epic allegorical novel chronicling the fortunes of two families as they try to escape the sins of their forbears, the "Penguin Modern Classics" edition of John Steinbeck's "East of Eden" is introduced by David Wyatt. 'There is only one book to a man,' Steinbeck wrote of "East of Eden", his most ambitious novel. Set in the rich farmland of the Salinas Valley, California, this powerful, often bru... More
Book Information
PublisherPenguin Group (UK)
BindingPaperback (150 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages640
ISBN-100141185074
ISBN-13978-0141185071
Publication Date03/01/2004
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About John Steinbeck (Author) : John Steinbeck is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of John Steinbeck include Red Pony, Cannery Row.
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About David Wyatt (Introduction) : David Wyatt is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of David Wyatt include Starcross: An Intergalactic Adventure of Spies and ... more
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8/30/2010 Jessica McIntyre said: This is a slow read for me, especially during the beginning, but its still a wonderful book.
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