National Steinbeck Center Provides educational support to those interested in literature, history, agriculture, and the arts.

Monterey County Historical Society Provides descriptions, photos, and links to many of the places associated with Steinbeck's writings.

Oprah Winfrey's Book Club Provides information on Steinbeck and his novel East of Eden, which was chosen by Winfrey as a Book Club selection. (Login required.)

Steinbeck's Nobel Prize Speech Steinbeck's 1962 Nobel Prize acceptance speech, along with a video of the event.

• Biography of John Steinbeck
• About East of Eden
• Character List
• Major Themes
• Glossary of Terms
• Short Summary
• Full Summary and Analysis
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 1-8
• Summary and Analysis of 9-15
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 16-22
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 23 -30
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 31-37
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 38-45
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 46-54
• Related Links on East of Eden
• Suggested Essay Questions
• Cain and Abel
• Author of ClassicNote and Sources
• Purchase East of Eden and Other Works
• Test Yourself! Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! Quiz 4
• Essays on East of Eden
• Message Board on East of Eden