John Steinbeck 
Journal of a Novel 
The East of Eden Letters

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.