Pearl S. Buck Livres

La vie quotidienne d'une paysanne chinoise avant la Révolution. Avec les mots du coeur, et un sens aigu du détail, Pearl Buck nous retrace cette existence pathétique où s'affirme à travers la souffrance et le désespoir la noblesse secrète des pauvres et des humiliés.

Kwei-Lan " vient d'être mariée ", sans le connaître, à un jeune homme de sa race mais qui revient d'Europe. Ce Chinois n'est plus un Chinois, il a oublié la loi des ancêtres, il ne reconnaît, ne respecte ni les coutumes ni les rites... Le frère de Kwei-Lan, qui vient de passer trois ans en Amérique, l'héritier mâle, dépositaire du nom et des vertus de la race, annonce son mariage avec une étrangère ; il revient avec elle... A travers les réactions des membres de cette famille de haute condition où l'attachement aux traditions, le culte des ancêtres, l'autorité du père et de la mère n'avaient encore subi aucune atteinte, la grande romancière Pearl Buck nous fait vivre intensément le conflit souvent dramatique entre la jeune et la vieille Chine.

The memoir delves into the life of Caroline Stulting Sydenstricker, who traveled to China in 1880 as the wife of a Presbyterian missionary. Facing isolation and hardship, she navigated the challenges of raising her children, three of whom died young, while her husband was often absent or emotionally distant. Despite these trials, Carrie demonstrated remarkable resilience and resourcefulness, dedicating herself to her family's well-being and serving the local community in meaningful ways.

On Christmas Eve, Rob is determined to find a meaningful gift for his father that reflects his love, despite having limited funds. As he contemplates his options, he discovers that the most heartfelt presents often come from the spirit of giving rather than their monetary value. This touching narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the true essence of Christmas, highlighting how the best gifts are those that come from the heart.

This novel from the Nobel Prize-winning author of "The Good Earth" and "Dragon Seed" tells the story of an American-Chinese family separated by the communist revolution in China, as they struggle to overcome difficulties and the prejudices a family of mixed blood must face.

"Lyrics within this story come from a song performed by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square as part of their 2019 Christmas concert."

From the author of The Good Earth comes the story of Madame Wu, a woman whose surprising decision to retire from married life and select a concubine for her husband upsets her extended household. "A searching, adult study of women written with high seriousness and sympathy." - The New York Times Book Review

East Wind: West Wind is told from the eyes of a traditional Chinese girl, Kwei-lan, married to a Chinese medical doctor, educated abroad. The story follows Kwei-lan as she begins to accept different points of view from the western world, and re-discovers her sense of self through this coming-of-age narrative.

Premier roman d'une trilogie qui retrace de façon magistrale la vie et les mœurs de la Chine au XIXè siècle, La Terre chinoise est dominée par le personnage d'O-len, laide, taciturne et courageuse, tout entière dévouée à son devoir. Admirable personnage de femme au silence héroïque, à l'abnégation totale. Un grand roman, une figure inoubliable.

In another triumphant cultural and historical novel from Pearl S. Buck, The Promise chronicles a band of Chinese soldiers who are sent to rescue a British-American platoon, pinned down in Burma, while the Japanese army attacks Burma Road during World War II. The dangers that await the brave soldiers are heightened, as they encounter unthankfulness and ingratitude from the foreign soldiers that they hadn't expected. Confronted with an impending attack from the Japanese, growing tension from the Anglo-American forces, the Chinese soldiers must make a difficult choice: abandon their posts or continue on with a suicidal mission.

Peony (or The Bondmaid) is set in the 1850s in the city of Kaifeng, in the province of Henan, which was historically a center for Chinese Jews. The novel follows Peony, a Chinese bondmaid of the prominent Jewish family of Ezra ben Israel's, and shows through her eyes how the Jewish community was regarded in Kaifeng at a time when most of the Jews had come to think of themselves as Chinese.

Imperial Woman is the fictionalized biography of the last Empress in China, Ci-xi, who began as a concubine of the Xianfeng Emperor and on his death became the de facto head of the Qing Dynasty until her death in 1908.Buck recreates the life of one of the most intriguing rulers during a time of intense turbulence.Tzu Hsi was born into one of the lowly ranks of the Imperial dynasty. According to custom, she moved to the Forbidden City at the age of seventeen to become one of hundreds of concubines. But her singular beauty and powers of manipulation quickly moved her into the position of Second Consort.Tzu Hsi was feared and hated by many in the court, but adored by the people. The Empress's rise to power (even during her husband's life) parallels the story of China's transition from the ancient to the modern way.

After her husband takes a concubine, Madame Liang sets out on her own, starting an upscale restaurant and sending her daughters to America to be educated. At the restaurant, the leaders of the People's Republic wine and dine and Madame Liang must keep a low profile for her daughters' sake. Soon her two eldest daughters are called back to serve the People's Republic. Her oldest daughter, Grace, now a doctor, finds meaning through her work. Things are not as easy for her daughter Mercy, a musician who is not in demand in the People's Republic, nor for her new husband who she has brought back to China with her. Watching her two daughters grow apart and knowing that her youngest daughter will never return, Madame Liang must also face the challenges The Cultural Revolution, and how to keep herself and the restaurant, alive.

"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.

This psychological novel by an American author portrays the marriage of a cultured artist, a wealthy painter, and a simple Pennsylvania country woman. The story unfolds without dramatic external plot twists, yet both spouses must navigate a series of internal conflicts arising from their differing personalities, family backgrounds, and varying intellectual horizons. Their mutual love evolves into a lasting bond that helps them overcome and unify their differences, allowing them to live a life of happiness and harmony together. The compelling narrative is distinguished by a superb psychological portrayal of both main characters.

Kino lives on a farm on the side of a mountain in Japan. His friend, Jiya, lives in a fishing village below. Everyone, including Kino and Jiya, has heard of the big wave. No one suspects it will wipe out the whole village and Jiya's family, too. As Jiya struggles to overcome his sorrow, he understands it is in the presence of danger that one learns to be brave, and to appreciate how wonderful life can be

One of the more political novels from the pen of Pearl Buck, Dragon Seed brings to light the tragedy of the Japanese invasion and occupation of mainland China during WWII. Centering her story around the fictional family of Ling Tan, Buck recreates the heart wrenching devastation that war inflicted on these gentle innocent people. Ling Tan and his family were simple farmers living in peaceful isolation. Western technology, and likewise the machinery of war, were unknown in these outlying regions of China. And even though literacy was on the rise among the younger generations, the alarming reports of foreign aggression went largely ignored. For the peasants, the transition from one political ruler to another was virtually inconsequential; life revolved around their farms and their villages. Patriotism was not the concept of loving and defending a country; their land was their country. But as the invasion moves inland and the roads are jammed with survivors fleeing west, Ling Tan and his neighbors are forced to face the harsh realities of war. "Days passed and with the rulers gone the people held themselves the more steadfast knowing that they and they alone were left to stand against the enemy and upon each man himself now depended what would happen. So it had happened again and again in other times, for rulers anywhere are always the first to fly, and the people must stay behind to be steadfast.

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Set against the backdrop of wartime China, the story follows Dr. Gray Thompson, an American missionary, and his colleague Dr. Sara Durand as they navigate love and conflict in a small village under threat from Japanese forces. Upon Gray's return from America with his new wife, Louise, Sara's feelings for him complicate their dynamic. As the village faces bombing and fierce battles, Gray's commitment to the local residents and the insurgent leader Chen-Ta deepens, highlighting themes of sacrifice and resilience amidst chaos.

Hrdinkou románu je mladá čínská žena z konzervativní aristokratické rodiny, jež se hodlá provdat za muže přivyklého americkému životnímu stylu, což je příčinou neustálé konfrontace dvou civilizací.

Geschöpfe Gottes - bk683; Ullstein Verlag; Pearl S. Buck; pocket_book; 1977

Román napísaný nositeľkou Nobelovej ceny za literatúru za rok 1938, ktorá časť života prežila v Číne. Tento román je opisom osudov rodiny sedliaka Wanga Lunga a jeho ženy, pôvodne otrokyne. Jeho traja synovia už nemajú taký vzťah k pôde ako ich otec, ktorý ich vystríha, že ak začnu predávať pôdu, začne upadať rod...

Román o mladej čínskej žene, ktorá ťažko bojuje s predsudkami a poverami. Jej manžel, ktorý vyštudoval na západných univerzitách, jej v tom pomáha. Román je písaný formou spovedi či listu autorke, ktorej sa hlavná hrdinka zdôveruje so svojimi starosťami a radosťami...

Děj románu americké spisovatelky, nositelky Nobelovy ceny, se odehrává v malém městečku v Pensylvánii ve dvacátých letech tohoto století. Hrdinkou románu je pastorova dcera, která se vrátila ze studií a spřádá sny o plném životě, lásce a dětech. Tyto sny se však postupně rozpadávají, když mladí členové rodiny odcházejí do světa, rodiče umírají a když se osamělá provdá za prostoduchého farmářského syna a tento sňatek jí přináší rozčarování...

Barcelona. 19 cm. 783 p. 1 retr. Encuadernación en tapa dura con corte superior dorado. Colección 'Obras selectas de premios Nobel'. Traducción East wind, west wind ; The Good earth ; Peony. G. y L. Gossé. et al. . Viento del Este, viento del Oeste ; La buena tierra ; Peonia. Buck, Pearl S. 1892-1973. Prólogo de Andrés Bosch. Índice. Viento del Este, viento del Oeste traducción del inglés G. Gossé ; La buena tierra traducción del inglés Elisabeth Mulder ; Peonía traducción del inglés Elvira Martín. Bosch, Andrés. 1926-1984. Blain, Luis G. de. 1916-2001. Mulder, Elisabeth. 1904-1987. Martín de Pubul .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. 8432023523

Letzte grosse Liebe - bk1103; Verlag Kurt Desch; Pearl S. Buck; Paperback; 1972

Román zaoberajúci sa problematikou žien v Číne...

Román o střetnutí čínského intelektuála s japonskou kulturou i agresí vůči Číně a o tom, jak je jeho idealismus rozdrcen brutalitou války...

V podaní dynastie Hsi sa hovorí o boji dvoch drakov, z ktorých neostalo nič,len úrodné bahno a z neho sa zrodilo potomstvo Hsi.

Kniha vypráví příběh čínské rolnické rodiny během 2. čínsko-japonské války.

2. slovenské vydanie. Knihy Živeny sväzok 28. Rediguje Zora Jesenská.

Die amerikanische Nobelpreisträgerin Pearl S. Buck erzählt in diesem biographischen Roman von 1936 das bewegte Leben ihrer Mutter. Als Missionarin übersiedelt sie Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts voller Hoffnung und Eifer mit ihrem Mann in die chinesische Provinz. Doch das Leben dort ist hart. Armut und Elend sind allgegenwärtig. Der Verlust von vier ihrer sieben Kinder oder die Wirren des Boxeraufstands um 1900 stellen ihren Glauben immer wieder auf harte Proben …

3. díl trilogie Hliněný dům. Román líčí další osudy Wang Yuana a jeho bratranců na pozadí kontrastu revoluční Číny a konzervativní Ameriky. 4.vydání

Vypráví o osudu talentované sochařky Zuzany Gaylordové, která se pokouší skloubit cestu umělkyně s rolí matky.S tvrdošíjností sobě vlastní jde tato obětavá žena s hrdým srdcem za svým cílem. Spolu s ní čtenář putuje nejen tichým americkým maloměstem, ale i světem umělecké bohémy Paříže a New Yorku.

Autobiography of Pearl S Buck. A memoir of the life of the first female Nobel Laureate for Literature, who was also a world citizen and a major humanitarian, Pearl (Sydenstricker) Buck (1892-1973) three quarters of the way through her life. Published by the John Day Company to whose president, Richard John Walsh (1886-1960), she was then married, the book was successful and temporarily revived her waning reputation. The China oriented writer Helen Foster Snow described her partnership with John Day and Walsh as "the most successful writing and publishing partnership in the history of American letters." The firm had published everything she'd written since their marriage in 1935. Her biographer, Professor Peter Conn, describes the book as "a thickly textured representation of the Chinese and American societies in which she had lived." Friend of Eleanor Roosevelt, cultural ambassador between China and America, tireless advocate for racial democracy and women's rights and founder of the first international adoption agency, this is a book by and about a special American citizen of the twentieth century