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East of Eden

John Steinbeck

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Table of Contents

Analysis of Major Characters

Themes, Motifs, & Symbols

Summary & Analysis

Part One, Chapters 1–5

Part One, Chapters 6–11

Part Two, Chapters 12–17

Part Two, Chapters 18–22

Part Three, Chapters 23–26

Part Three, Chapters 27–33

Part Four, Chapters 34–40

Part Four, Chapters 41–44

Part Four, Chapters 45–50

Part Four, Chapters 51–55

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Suggestions for Further Reading

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