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Name: East Wind, West Wind
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Pearl S. Buck

Pearl S. Buck’s East Wind, West Wind tells the story of Kwei‑lan, the daughter of a wealthy Chinese patriarch, who has just entered into marriage. The novel examines the emotional distance that grows when the husband—shaped by Western ideas—initially rejects her and the traditions she embodies. Through the family's interactions, Buck illustrates how the encroachment of Western culture creates conflict, reshapes roles within the household, and tests the bonds of love and duty in a changing society.

First publish date: 1948

Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction

Authors: Pearl S. Buck

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