Author: Pearl S. Buck

A Pulitzer and Nobel Prize–winning author follows a peasant farmer, his wife, and the rise of the House of Wang. Set in early 20th-century China, this spellbinding complete trilogy includes “one of the most important and revealing novels of our time” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette).

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From the Nobel Prize–winning author of The Good Earth comes a riveting portrait of post–Civil War America. Southern belle Lucinda lives in denial about the South’s defeat — only to be consumed by her own prejudice and hatred…

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The beloved Nobel and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Good Earth pulls art from her own life in this story of one woman’s journey of self-reflection. A poignant tale of grief for what could have been and hope for what might still be.

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From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Good Earth: When Wang Yuan returns to China after six years away, he finds his country in turmoil — and must soon contend with difficult family tensions. “A rich and illuminating book” (The New York Times).

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A “vivid and extremely interesting” novel (The New Yorker) from the Nobel Prize–winning author of The Good Earth: When her husband takes a concubine, Madame Wu is free to explore her own identity — guided by the teachings of a Catholic priest.

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From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Good Earth: As their father lays dying, three brothers reckon with the paths they’ve taken — and the revolution taking hold in China.

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From the Nobel Prize–winning author of The Good Earth comes a novel about love, tradition, and assimilation. Peony is sold as a bondmaid to a Jewish family and falls in love with their son, David, as they grow up together. But David is duty bound to marry another…

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From the Nobel Prize–winning author of The Good Earth: Tzu Hsi fights her way from humble origins to become the ruler of her country in this incredible story based on China’s last empress. “Enthralling” (Kirkus Reviews).

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A Pulitzer Prize winner and Oprah’s Book Club selection: This poignant, enduring tale follows Wang Lung and his wife as they rise through the social echelons of 1920s China — and come to terms with the lives they’ve led. With over 85,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

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