A House Divided
22,66 €
On the eve of a popular rebellion, the Chinese government starts to crack down in cities across the country. Fleeing the turmoil, Wang Yuan, the son of a famous general and grandson of the patriarch of The Good Earth, leaves for America to study agriculture. When he returns to China six years later, he encounters a nation still in the grip of violent uprisings. Unprepared for the social upheaval, Wang is torn by the tensions between old traditions and new ways, and by his formidable family, whose struggles he hopes to solve. A reflective finale to Buck’s groundbreaking and bestselling trilogy, A House Divided is a rich and unforgettable portrait of a family—and a nation—in transition. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Pearl S. Buck including rare images from the author’s estate.
A man returns to his native China to find upheaval in both his homeland and his family in this novel by a New York Times–bestselling author.
3 reviews for A House Divided
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Crocetta Leyre –
Pearl S. Buck skillfully blends history and fiction in “A House Divided,” exploring China’s turbulent transition. Wang Yuan’s well-crafted character reflects the nation’s struggle between tradition and progress. This thought-provoking and emotional novel is a fitting conclusion to the trilogy.
Kiera –
Buck’s remarkable trilogy.
Dex –
The book captures the deep conflicts between tradition and modernity in China, as seen through Wang Yuan’s personal struggles.