To Europe, Mexico & California -- A Journey Through Books & Literature

The novels in this newest volume of collected works begin to explore new frontiers in John Steinbeck's writing, as he takes us to Europe, to Mexico, and then back home to his California. It's an unforgettable experience, one that's riddled with bizarre and interesting characters, with new possible Edenic landscapes and richly green seascapes. Steinbeck's focus is ever on the beauty and horror of human nature, what we do to each other for good or evil in the contexts of war and everyday experience. Read more about this Steinbeck collection. Take a look at books by and books about John Steinbeck. Then, join a discussion about "Themes and humanity in 'East of Eden'."