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Pearl S. Buck

    26 giugno 1892 – 6 marzo 1973

    Pearl S. Buck è stata un'autrice di successo e premio Nobel, le cui narrazioni hanno esplorato in modo intricato le vite del popolo cinese e le complessità dell'esperienza umana. Avendo trascorso gran parte della sua vita in Cina, il suo lavoro offre profonde intuizioni sulla vita rurale, le dinamiche familiari e i cambiamenti sociali, resi con notevole dettaglio ed empatia. Il distintivo contributo letterario di Buck risiede nella sua capacità di colmare i divari culturali, portando la ricchezza della vita cinese ai lettori occidentali attraverso storie universali di resilienza, amore e perdita. La sua prosa è caratterizzata dalla chiarezza e dalla profonda comprensione del cuore umano.

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    • China Sky

      • 202pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      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.

      China Sky2023
    • The Exile

      Portrait of an American Mother

      • 230pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      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.

      The Exile2018
      5,0
    • Der lang verschollene letzte Roman der Nobelpreisträgerin Dass Rann Colfax etwas Besonderes ist, merken seine Eltern schon kurz nach seiner Geburt: Er ist hochbegabt – und wächst deshalb ohne Freunde auf. Sein Vater beschließt, mit Rann um die Welt zu reisen, damit er neue Eindrücke gewinnt und seinen Horizont erweitern kann. Doch noch bevor die Reise stattfindet, stirbt der Vater ‒ und Rann muss sich allein aufmachen in die weite Welt, wo er die Unwägbarkeiten des Lebens kennenlernt und schließlich auch die Liebe.

      Die Welt voller Wunder2015
      3,4
    • Kino liebt den Ozean. Dass der Meergott wütend werden und das Wasser zum Kochen bringen kann, glaubt er seinem Freund Jiya nicht. Doch dann kommt der Tag der großen Welle. Höher und immer höher türmt sie sich auf, jagt auf die Küste zu, begräbt das Dorf am Strand unter sich. Menschen werden zu Treibgut in den Wassermassen, Häuser, Anleger und Boote saugt die Welle ins Meer hinaus. Jiya verliert Mutter, Vater und Bruder. Kinos Familie gibt ihm die Zeit und die Geborgenheit die er braucht, um zu lernen, mit diesem Verlust zu leben.

      Die große Welle2006
    • 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.

      Christmas Day in the Morning2002
      4,3