East of Eden
Book |
Penguin Books,
New York :
2002.
- 5 of 6 Copies Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative (Show)
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Welland Public Library
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welland Main | FIC Stein | Fiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
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.
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Details
- ISBN: 9780142004234
- Physical Description: 601 pages ; 22 cmprint
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Books, 2002.
- Copyright: ©1952.