East of Eden

Novel by ג'ון סטיינבק

Blurb

קדמת עדן באנגלית: הוא רומן מפתח‏ מאת זוכה פרס נובל לספרות, ג'ון סטיינבק. הרומן התפרסם ב-1952 והנו משל לעלילת קין והבל על בסיס חוויותיו של סטיינבק מעמק סלינה שבקליפורניה. העלילה מתרחשת בין מלחמת האזרחים האמריקאית למלחמת העולם הראשונה ומגוללת את סיפורם של שני אחים ושני דורות.‏

First Published

1952

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box304

Box304

John Steinbeck is just leaps and bounds above other authors: whether that be character development, plot, action, or just plain ability to tell a long cohesive story with several well developed sub-stories in between. A true masterpiece and I can't wait to read his other works, in hope that they live up to similar calibers.

0 Responses posted in August
ewmunn

Ewmunn

It is the Old Testament story of Cain and Abel told twice, a California romance, and a reflection on the American take on the dichotomy of good and evil, how they are achieved and inherited. Thematically heavy, although it lags slightly in the middle, and is a little confused at first. Many strong passages which I could not help but continue reading. Fine writing by Steinbeck.

0 Responses posted in January
bardsays

Bardsays

A classic story of 2 brothers. It was a little tough for me to et through but the overall message of the book is fantastic.

0 Responses posted in July
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