Books similar to "East of Eden"

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The Grapes of Wrath

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The Grapes of Wrath

by John Steinbeck

A powerful tale of a family's struggles during the Great Depression and their journey from Oklahoma to California in search of a better life.

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

A story about racial injustice and childhood innocence in the American South during the 1930s, centered around the character of Scout Finch.

Of Mice and Men

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Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck

A novella about two displaced migrant ranch workers who move from place to place in California in search of new job opportunities during the Great Depression.

The Sound and the Fury

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The Sound and the Fury

by William Faulkner

A Southern Gothic novel that explores the decline of the Compson family in the American South during the early 20th century.

Gilead

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Gilead

by Marilynne Robinson

An intimate reflection from a minister writing letters to his son, exploring themes of legacy, faith, and the beauty of life.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by Mark Twain

A classic American novel about a young boy's adventures as he travels down the Mississippi River, confronting issues of race and identity.

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

by Carson McCullers

The book examines isolation and self-expression in a small Southern town during the 1930s, focusing on the lives of its alienated characters.

The Old Man and the Sea

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The Old Man and the Sea

by Ernest Hemingway

A short novel about an aging fisherman’s journey and struggle against nature as he attempts to catch a giant marlin.

The Catcher in the Rye

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The Catcher in the Rye

by J.D. Salinger

An iconic novel about teenage angst and alienation through the story of Holden Caulfield's experiences in New York City.

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