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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2025 · 49 MIN

East of Eden: Chapters 1-3

from How to Eat an Elephant: A Little Book Club for Large Books · host Missy Andrews

Surprise! How to Eat an Elephant is FINALLY back for our season on John Steinbeck's East of Eden.We kick off our conversation of the first three chapters by discussing the biblical overtones of the novel. We consider themes of genesis as they may come to apply to artistic creation, westward expansion in America, and individual human lives. To follow our reading schedule, visit www.centerforlit.com/hee. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe

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Surprise! How to Eat an Elephant is FINALLY back for our season on John Steinbeck's East of Eden.We kick off our conversation of the first three chapters by discussing the biblical overtones of the novel. We consider themes of genesis as they may...

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