Journal of a Novel

A collection of letters that forms a day-by-day account of the author's writing of "East of Eden". It features many subjects such as textual discussion, trial flights of workmanship, and family matters and offer an illuminating perspective of the author. This collection of letters forms a fascinating day-by-day account of Steinbeck''s writing of EAST OF EDEN, his longest and most ambitious novel. The letters, ranging over many subjects - textual discussion, trial flights of workmanship, family matters - provide an illuminating perspective on Steinbeck, the creative genius, and a private glimpse of Steinbeck, the man.