エデンの東

Blurb

『エデンの東』は、アメリカ合衆国の作家ジョン・スタインベックが1952年に発表した長編小説。
旧約聖書の創世記におけるカインとアベルの確執、カインのエデンの東への逃亡の物語を題材に、父親からの愛を切望する息子の葛藤、反発、和解などを描いた作品である。

First Published

1952

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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

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