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Description

Today, nearly forty years after his death, Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck remains one of America’s greatest writers and cultural figures. We have begun publishing his many works for the first time as blackspine Penguin Classics featuring eye-catching, newly commissioned art. This ... read more

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Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Adam Trask: Protagonist and son of influential Civil War enthusiast Cyrus Trask. Father to Cal and Aron.
  • Samuel Hamilton: Irish immigrant with a large impact on Adam's life.
  • Lee: Adam's trustworthy Chinese servant. He's a sort of spiritual mentor to Adam and his sons.

First Sentence

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Authors & Contributors

  1. John Steinbeck (Author)
 

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