Name/Title
A house dividedEntry/Object ID
2022.258.1Description
Historical fiction novel that centers on the third generation of Wang Lung's family, focusing particularly on his grandson Wang Yuan. It is the third and final book in The House of Earth trilogy, preceded by Sons. The novel is a powerful portrayal of China in the midst of revolution. Wang Yuan is caught between the opposing ideas of different generations. After 6 years abroad, Yuan returns to China in the middle of a peasant uprising. His cousin is a captain in the revolutionary army, his sister has scandalized the family by her premarital pregnancy, and his warlord father continues to cling to his traditional ideals. It is through Yuan's efforts that a kind of peace is restored to the family.-- WorldCatInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Back of back coverTranscription
IC (?) - 33017Material/Technique
HandwrittenCreate Date
October 1, 2022
