Steinbeck's famous saga of the Trasks and the Hamiltons, 'East of Eden' portrays two families whose histories are deeply intertwined in rural California, in the earlier years of this century.
Adulltery, murder, the conflict between brother and brother, and father and son, are all contained in the panormaic sweep of this unforgettable tour de force. An instant bestseller that later starred James Dean in the film produced by Elia Kazan, 'East of Eden' remains a classic of modern literature.