“It is better to learn early of the inevitable depths, for then sorrow and death can take their proper place in life, and one is not afraid.”
Quote by Pearl S. Buck
Work
My Several Worlds: A Personal Record
This book presents a first-person narrative that explores the author's life journey through multiple cultural and geographical contexts. It offers a reflective account of personal encounters with significant historical events and figures, drawing on the author's extensive career in international relations and scholarship. The narrative weaves together observations on global affairs, cultural exchange, and the interplay between individual experience and broader historical currents, providing a thoughtful perspective on the 20th century. more
Author
Pearl S. Buck
Pearl S. Buck was a prominent American writer born on June 26, 1892, and died on March 6, 1973. She is celebrated for her works that delve into Chinese culture and life, earning her the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1932 for her novel 'The Good Earth'. more