Kinfolk [Mass Market Paperback] Pearl S. Buck

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Paperback cover has some wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of Pearl S. Buck’s Kinfolk offers a window into the cultural landscape of early 20th century China. Published in 1949, this novel explores the complex dynamics of a wealthy Chinese family navigating the turbulent years leading up to the Communist revolution. Buck, the daughter of missionaries, drew upon her intimate knowledge of Chinese culture to craft a nuanced portrayal of tradition and modernity colliding. As the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, Buck’s works were instrumental in introducing Western readers to the richness of Chinese society. This mass market paperback edition made Buck’s insightful storytelling accessible to a wide audience, solidifying her role as a literary ambassador between East and West. For collectors, this copy represents a significant piece of Buck’s enduring legacy as a chronicler of a rapidly changing China.