Pavilion Of Women
Author: Pearl S. Buck
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Readers Book Club, 1957
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some wear & tear to cover edges
The story is set in early 20th‑century China and follows Madame Wu, an elderly woman who, after years of devotion to her family, decides to reclaim her independence and identity. The novel explores themes of female autonomy, tradition versus modernity, family duty, and personal fulfillment. It highlights the tension between societal expectations and individual desires, offering a nuanced portrayal of Chinese family life and culture during that era. The novel was praised for its insightful characterizations and cultural depth and later adapted into a film in 2001.
Pavilion Of Women
Author: Pearl S. Buck
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Readers Book Club, 1957
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some wear & tear to cover edges
The story is set in early 20th‑century China and follows Madame Wu, an elderly woman who, after years of devotion to her family, decides to reclaim her independence and identity. The novel explores themes of female autonomy, tradition versus modernity, family duty, and personal fulfillment. It highlights the tension between societal expectations and individual desires, offering a nuanced portrayal of Chinese family life and culture during that era. The novel was praised for its insightful characterizations and cultural depth and later adapted into a film in 2001.
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Author: Pearl S. Buck
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Readers Book Club, 1957
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some wear & tear to cover edges
The story is set in early 20th‑century China and follows Madame Wu, an elderly woman who, after years of devotion to her family, decides to reclaim her independence and identity. The novel explores themes of female autonomy, tradition versus modernity, family duty, and personal fulfillment. It highlights the tension between societal expectations and individual desires, offering a nuanced portrayal of Chinese family life and culture during that era. The novel was praised for its insightful characterizations and cultural depth and later adapted into a film in 2001.
