East of Eden What is the setting of East of Eden by John Steinbeck? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 05:07 Last updated by Jill W on 31 Aug 19:40
The main setting in the novel, East of Eden, is Salinas, California. Other locations include the states of Connecticut and Florida. The novel emcompasses a time period that runs from the end of the Civil War through the start of WWI.