East of Eden - Masters of the Word

The themes of sinfulness, love, desire for approval, guilt and freedom in the extensive family chronicle refer to the book of Genesis and the story of Cain and Abel. Set in the Salinas Valley in California, the story is inspired by the real-life family of Samuel Hamilton - Steinbeck's grandfather. The play of good and evil within people offers a glimpse into the inner workings of two brothers as different as night and day. Copyright © John Steinbeck 1952. Copyright renewed Elaine Steinbeck, John Steinbeck IV and Thom Steinbeck, 1980. Translation © František Vrba