This collection of letters forms a day-by-day account of Steinbeck's writing of "East of Eden". The letters range in subject but include textual discussion, trial flights of workmanship and family matters and provide an illuminating perspective on Steinbeck.

This collection of letters forms a day-by-day account of Steinbeck's writing of "East of Eden". The letters range in subject but include textual discussion, trial flights of workmanship and family matters and provide an illuminating perspective on Steinbeck.