Synopses & Reviews
A House Divided, the third volume of the trilogy that began with The Good Earth and Sons, is a powerful portrayal of China in the midst of revolution. Wang Yuan is caught between the opposing ideas of different generations. After 6 years abroad, Yuan returns to China in the middle of a peasant uprising. His cousin is a captain in the revolutionary army, his sister has scandalized the family by her premarital pregnancy, and his warlord father continues to cling to his traditional ideals. It is through Yuan's efforts that a kind of peace is restored to the family.
Synopsis
A HOUSE DIVIDED is the third volume of Pearl S. Buck's trilogy that began with THE GOOD EARTH and SONS--a powerful portrayal of China in the midst of revolution. "A HOUSE DIVIDED is built around China in revolution and the conflict between the young and old generations . . . a rich an illuminating book.--The New York Times.