Name: the big wave
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Author: Pearl S. Buck
ISBN: 9780064401715

Type

Physical Book

Author

Pearl S. Buck

Publisher

HarperTrophy

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

18.5 x 12.4 x 0.5 cm

Weight

0.05 kg.

ISBN

0064401715

ISBN13

9780064401715

Synopsis "the big wave"

The powerful novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, about two friends who must face the pain of losing everything--and how to face their grief with courage. Kino lives on a farm on the side of a mountain in Japan. His friend, Jiya, lives in a fishing village below. Everyone, including Kino and Jiya, has heard of the big wave. No one suspects it will wash over them, until the rushing water sweeps away the whole village--including Jiya's family.As Jiya struggles to overcome his sorrow, with the help of Kino and his father, he comes to understand that it is only in the presence of danger that one learns to be brave, and that even in the face of terrible tragedy, life and love are stronger than death.

Pearl S. Buck

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Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973) was an American writer and novelist known for her stories about life in China, where she spent much of her childhood and youth. Her works explore themes such as Chinese culture, the clash of civilizations, and the role of women in society. Her detailed and realistic narrative style made her one of the most influential authors of the 20th century.

Among her most notable books is The Good Earth (1931), which portrays the life of a peasant family in China and earned her the Pulitzer Prize. She also wrote East Wind: West Wind (1930) and The Mother (1934), both within the genre of historical fiction and social drama.

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