The sheer ambition of Steinbeck to retell the history of the world through one family is breathtaking. He swings for the fences and connects. It is a bold, artistic statement. Art and literature majors can learn much from his ambition. An East of Eden PDF allows for a structural analysis of this grand attempt. Our content breaks down the artistic goals of the novel and evaluates its success. We help you appreciate the scale of Steinbeck's achievement.