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East of Eden Study Guide & Essays
John Steinbeck published his highly controversial novel East of Eden, the work that he referred to as "the big one", in 1952. A symbolic recreation of the biblical story of Cain and Abel set in California's Salinas Valley, Steinbeck wrote the novel late in his life, in hopes of reclaiming his status…
East of Eden study guide contains a biography of John Steinbeck, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
- Short Summary
- About East of Eden
- Character List
- Glossary of Terms
- Major Themes
- Summary and Analysis of Chapters 1-8
- Summary and Analysis of 9-15
- Summary and Analysis of Chapters 16-22
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