# Journal of a Novel

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- Authors: [John Steinbeck](https://www.bookquiver.com/john-steinbeck)
- Publisher: penguin_classics
- ISBN: 978-01-4118-634-4
- Pages: 192
- Published: 2001-07-05
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

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.