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The Living Reed follows four generations of the Kim family, beginning with Il‑han and his father, both advisors to the Korean royal household. After Japan’s invasion and the queen’s death, Il‑han hides his family and joins a clandestine resistance. Through the decades, his descendants continue the fight against Japanese rule, weaving personal sacrifice into the broader narrative of Korea’s struggle. Pearl S. Buck’s epic dramatizes the nation’s history through the intimate experiences of one family's enduring resilience.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Pearl S. Buck
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