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East of Eden is a novel by American author and Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck, published in September 1952. Many regard the work as Steinbeck's most ambitious novel, and Steinbeck himself considered it his magnum opus.
- John Steinbeck
- United States
- 1952
- September 19, 1952
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First published in 1952, East of Eden is the work in which Steinbeck created his most mesmerizing characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity, the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence.
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East of Eden is a 1955 American epic period drama film directed by Elia Kazan and written by Paul Osborn, adapted from the fourth and final part of John Steinbeck's epic 1952 novel of the same name.
- $5 million
- Leonard Rosenman
- Elia Kazan
- Warner Bros. Pictures
A classic film adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel, starring James Dean as one of two brothers competing for their father's love in 1910s California. The film explores themes of jealousy, identity, and the biblical story of Cain and Abel.
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- Drama
- Elia Kazan
- 1955-04-10
A comprehensive overview of John Steinbeck's novel East of Eden, which explores the themes of good and evil, fate and choice, and family and identity. Learn about the characters, plot, and symbolism of this classic American story.
- John Steinbeck
- 1952
Learn about the epic novel by John Steinbeck that explores human nature, morality, and the struggle between good and evil. Find plot summaries, character analysis, quotes, and more in this comprehensive study guide.
East of Eden, novel by John Steinbeck, published in 1952. It is a symbolic re-creation of the biblical story of Cain and Abel woven into a history of California’s Salinas Valley. With East of Eden Steinbeck hoped to reclaim his standing as a major novelist, but his broad depictions of good and evil.
