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"House of Earth" follows a Chinese family in the midst of political upheaval, capturing the intimate challenges faced by married women and farmers as they navigate societal change and personal bonds. The novel examines the complex interplay between tradition and transformation in a rapidly shifting China.
First publish date: 1935
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Pearl S. Buck
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