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The Mother
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023552202
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Pearl S. Buck's The Mother offers a powerful and intimate glimpse into the heart of rural China and the enduring strength of motherhood. Set against a backdrop of profound social change, this literary fiction explores the complexities of family relationships and the sacrifices made by women.
Through a lens of peasant life, the novel delves into the experiences of women navigating a world shaped by tradition and the burgeoning influence of Communism. Buck masterfully portrays the quiet heroism of ordinary individuals facing extraordinary circumstances. The Mother is a poignant and timeless story of resilience, duty, and the unbreakable bonds that tie families together, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in literary fiction and the sociological aspects of marriage and family. This edition meticulously restores the text of the original publication.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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