Steinbeck's Self-Revelations in East of Eden: A Family Heritage

IF 0.9 0 LITERATURE, AMERICAN

Steinbeck Review Pub Date : 2022-06-01 DOI:10.5325/steinbeckreview.19.1.0018

Mary Esther Potts

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Abstract:Though many scholars have discussed the theme of dysfunctional family relationships in East of Eden, a fuller treatment of the autobiographical elements and intentions in the novel is still needed. A comparison of biographical documents with character developments in Steinbeck's "big book" demonstrates correspondence between the relationships and emotional difficulties of both its fictional and nonfictional characters and those experienced by the author and his sons. Steinbeck's maternal heritage unfolds in the nonfictional Hamilton narratives, while his paternal heritage unfolds in the fictional Trask narratives, rendering the novel quasi-autobiographical.

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斯坦贝克在伊甸园之东的自我启示：家族遗产

摘要：尽管许多学者已经讨论了《伊甸园之东》中功能失调的家庭关系这一主题，但仍需要对小说中的自传体元素和意图进行更全面的处理。将传记文件与斯坦贝克“大书”中的人物发展进行比较，表明小说和非小说人物与作者及其儿子所经历的关系和情感困难之间是一致的。斯坦贝克的母亲遗产在非虚构的汉密尔顿叙事中展开，而他的父亲遗产在虚构的特拉斯克叙事中展开。

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Steinbeck Review LITERATURE, AMERICAN-

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期刊介绍： Steinbeck Review is an authorized publication on the life and works of American novelist John Steinbeck (1902–1968). It publishes scholarly articles; notes; book and performance reviews; creative writing; original artwork; and short intercalary pieces offering fresh perspectives, including notes on contemporary references to Steinbeck, discussions of the contexts of his work, and an occasional poem. Steinbeck Review has a threefold mission of broadening the scope of Steinbeck criticism, promoting the work of new and established scholars, and serving as a resource for Steinbeck teachers at all levels.