California's fertile Salinas Valley is home to two families whose fates are intertwined in both fruitful and deadly ways. Across generations, from the beginning of the twentieth century to the end of World War I, the Trasks and the Hamiltons helplessly reenact the fall of Adam and Eve as well as the murderous rivalry of Cain and Abel. "East of Eden" is regarded by Steinbeck as his masterpiece, and its epic scope along with memorable characters exploring universal themes such as love and identity ensure that it remains one of America's enduring novels. This edition features a stunning new cover by renowned artist Bijou Karman.