East of Eden
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Title
East of Eden
Description
First edition, published by Viking Press in September 1952. Steinbeck’s famous tale describes two families living in the Salinas Valley--the Hamiltons and the Trasks. The Hamiltons are based on Steinbeck’s own family history. Steinbeck considers the work his “magnum opus”. The cover features a picture of the Salinas Valley. The book originally sold for $4.50.
Creator
John Steinbeck
Publisher
Viking Press
Date
1952
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Citation
John Steinbeck, “East of Eden ,” Drew University Library Special Collections, accessed April 18, 2024, http://omeka.drew.edu/items/show/557.