About “The Mother”
Pearl Buck's 1934 novel follows a poor woman living in a remote village. Her life is marked by few joys and many hardships. She relies on ancient traditions to guide her beliefs. These traditions come into conflict with the new ideals of the communist era. She must navigate this conflict and face the results of her choices. The story explores her struggle to find a balance between old and new values.
Book details
- Published
- 1934
- Latest edition
- 2018 · ISBN 9781977000491
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mother | 2018 | 9781977000491 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mother | 2018 | 9781980968078 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Mother | 2012 | 9781453263495 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Mother | 2012 | 9781453267417 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Mother | 2012 | 9781453267301 | Buy on Amazon | |
| | The mother | 1993 | 1559210915 | Buy on Amazon |
| The mother | 1978 | 0417025602 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The Mother | 1972 | 9780671782672 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The mother | 1934 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Die Mutter - bk890 | 1934 | — | Buy on Amazon |
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