East of Eden
East of Eden, published in 1932, is a novel by the American writer Isa Glenn, not to be confused with John Steinbeck's later book of the same name. Its subject is Eva Litchfield, a novelist of real gifts and a beauty whose coolness unsettles everyone around her, and her marriage to Nicholas Van Suydam, heir to one of the old Dutch families of Manhattan. The story is told by a friend returning from years abroad to the literary New York of the late 1920s, a world of publishers' parties, gossip and ambition that Glenn draws with wit and some satire. The novel asks what a woman who wants only to write owes to the people who love her. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about East of Eden
East of Eden by Isa Glenn can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read East of Eden online?
Yes. East of Eden opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is East of Eden free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of East of Eden is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is East of Eden in the public domain?
Yes. East of Eden by Isa Glenn is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read East of Eden?
About 5 h 21 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is East of Eden?
East of Eden by Isa Glenn is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
