Kinfolk by Pearl S. Buck
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly modernizing China, the narrative follows the journey of a Chinese-American family as they navigate the complexities of identity, tradition, and change. The story delves into the lives of four siblings who return to their ancestral homeland, each grappling with their own personal struggles and aspirations. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of cultural heritage, familial bonds, and the tension between old-world values and new-world ambitions, painting a vivid portrait of a society in transition and the enduring ties that bind kin together.
- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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