East of Eden: Chapters 1-3

02/13/25 • 49 min

How to Eat an Elephant: A Little Book Club for Large Books

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.

Surprise! How to Eat an Elephant is FINALLY back for our season on John Steinbeck's East of Eden.

To follow our reading schedule, visit www.centerforlit.com/hee.

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Season 3 Trailer

You thought it'd never happen! (We were getting nervous ourselves...) Ian, Megan, and Emily are finally back to reveal the next large book the podcast will be consuming, one bite at a time!

We also introduce our new host, Charlotte Andrews! (Just kidding...although she makes a rather insistent contribution to this trailer, she will not be joining us for future episodes.)

Find a copy of our edition of the next title and the episode schedule at www.centerforlit.com/hee.

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East of Eden: Chapters 4-6

This week we're discussing Chapters 4-6 of John Steinbeck's East of Eden. We compare Charles and Adam’s relationship to the Cain and Abel story, wonder about Steinbeck’s use of water imagery, and provide our initial reactions to the Hamilton family. We also reveal the kinds of books we read when we're not reading elephants!

To follow our reading schedule, visit www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠.