Description
1935 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean. Binding is slightly loose.
This 1935 first edition of “House of Earth” by Pearl S. Buck offers a rare glimpse into the world of Chinese peasant life in the early 20th century. Buck, the daughter of American missionaries, spent much of her childhood in rural China and drew upon her intimate knowledge of the region to craft this poignant novel. Praised for its vivid and authentic depiction of the struggles faced by farmers in the Anhui province, “House of Earth” was a bold departure from Buck’s earlier works, which often centered on the lives of the Chinese upper class. Despite its lack of a dust jacket, this copy retains the original cloth binding and the pages remain crisp and unmarred, allowing readers to immerse themselves in Buck’s lyrical prose and evocative descriptions of the harsh realities of agrarian existence. A seminal work that helped introduce Western audiences to the richness of Chinese culture, this edition represents a rare opportunity for collectors and readers to own a piece of literary history.
