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Pearl S. Buck: A Cultural Biography

by Peter Conn

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Pearl S. Buck was one of the most renowned, interesting, and controversial figures ever to influence American and Chinese cultural and literary history--and yet she remains one of the least studied, honored, or remembered. In thisrichly illustrated and meticulously crafted narrative, Conn recounts Buck's life in absorbing detail, tracing the parallel course of American and Chinese history. This "cultural biography" thus offers a dual portrait: of Buck, a figure greater than history cares to remember, and of the era she helped to shape.

Synopsis:

One of the most popular novelists of the twentieth century, winner of a Pulitzer and Nobel Prize for Literature and an active social and political campaigner, particularly in the field of women's issues and Asian-American relations, Pearl Buck has, until now, remained 'hidden in public view'. Best known as the author of The Good Earth, Buck led a life which extended well beyond her eighty works of fiction and non-fiction and deep into the public sphere - Peter Conn's critically acclaimed biography is essential reading for anyone wishing to learn about this extraordinary woman.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 383-450) and index.
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Table of Contents

Preface: Rediscovering Pearl Buck; 1. Missionary childhood; 2. New worlds; 3. Winds of change; 4. The Good Earth; 5. An exile's return; 6. The prize; 7. Wartime; 8. Losing battles; 9. Pearl Sydenstricker.

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ISBN:
9780521560801
Author:
Conn, Peter
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Author:
Conner
Author:
Pet
Location:
Cambridge England :
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
American
Subject:
American - General
Subject:
China
Subject:
Women novelists, American
Subject:
Americans
Subject:
Literature and society
Subject:
Novelists, American
Subject:
Women social reformers
Subject:
Social reformers
Subject:
Buck, pearl s. (pearl sydenstricker), 1892-19
Subject:
Literature and society -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Subject:
Novelists, American -- 20th century -- Biography.
Subject:
China Social life and customs.
Subject:
Americans -- China -- Biography.
Subject:
Buck, Pearl S.--(Pearl Sydenstricker),--1892-1973
Subject:
Novelists, American -- 20th century.
Subject:
Biography-Literary
Edition Number:
1
Edition Description:
'An elegant, absorbing book.' Washington Post
Series Volume:
7
Publication Date:
19960831
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
2 line diagrams 41 half-tones 1 map
Pages:
500
Dimensions:
9.52x6.37x1.24 in. 1.93 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , One of the most popular novelists of the twentieth century, winner of a Pulitzer and Nobel Prize for Literature and an active social and political campaigner, particularly in the field of women's issues and Asian-American relations, Pearl Buck has, until now, remained 'hidden in public view'. Best known as the author of The Good Earth, Buck led a life which extended well beyond her eighty works of fiction and non-fiction and deep into the public sphere - Peter Conn's critically acclaimed biography is essential reading for anyone wishing to learn about this extraordinary woman.
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