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East of Eden  Cover Image Book Book

East of Eden / John Steinbeck.

Summary:

"A symbolic recreation of the biblical story of Cain and Abel woven into a history of California's Salinas Valley. Spanning the period between the American Civil War and the end of World War I, the novel highlights the conflicts of two generations of brothers; the first being the kind, gentle Adam Trask and his wild brother Charles. Adam eventually marries Cathy Ames, an evil, manipulative, and beautiful prostitute; she betrays him, joining Charles on the very night of their wedding. Later, after giving birth to twin boys, she shoots Adam and leaves him to return to her former profession. In the shadow of this heritage Adam raises their sons, the fair-haired, winning, yet intractable Aron, and the dark, clever Caleb. This second generation of brothers vie for their father's approval. In bitterness Caleb reveals the truth about their mother to Aron, who then joins the army and is killed in France." -- Provided by the Publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0141185074
  • ISBN: 0140186395 :
  • ISBN: 9780141185071
  • ISBN: 9780142004234 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9780142000656
  • ISBN: 0142000655
  • ISBN: 0142004235 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 601 p. ; 22cm.
  • Edition: John Steinbeck centennial edition (1902-2002)
  • Publisher: New York : Penguin Books, 2002, c1952.
Subject: Children of prostitutes > Fiction.
Fathers and sons > Fiction.
Sibling rivalry > Fiction.
Brothers > Fiction.
Salinas River Valley (Calif.) > Fiction.
Genre: Historical fiction.
Domestic fiction.
Topic Heading: Children of prostitutes - Fiction

Available copies

  • 14 of 16 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Valemount Public Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
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Valemount Public Library f ste (Text) 35194014153928 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
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33923004488643 General Fiction Volume hold Available -
Castlegar Public Library FIC STE (Text) 35146002074441 Fiction Volume hold Available -
Christina Lake FIC STE (Text) 35142002619095 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Fort Nelson Public Library FIC STE (Text) 35246000676013 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Hazelton Public Library Fic (Text) 35154000029722 Adult Fiction - Main Floor Volume hold Available -
Kimberley Public Library FIC STE (Text) KPL77851 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Midway Public Library FIC RA(HC) STE (Text) 35143000193448 Adult Hardcover Fiction Volume hold Available -
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Prince Rupert Library STEI (Text) 33294001387018 Adult Fiction - Second Floor Volume hold Available -


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