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East of Eden

John Steinbeck
eng. East of Eden · 1952
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • The contrast of good and evil within the human soul
  • The ability to choose between good and bad actions
  • The influence of ancestors on the destinies and characters of descendants
  • The conflict between personal desires and societal expectations
  • The search for the meaning of life and personal purpose
  • The pursuit of self-understanding and self-realization
  • The importance of forgiveness, both for the victim and the offender
East of Eden
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 14 July 2024
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John Steinbeck
Original title: eng. East of Eden · 1952
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