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Living Reed: A Novel of Korea

Pearl S. Buck

Living Reed: A Novel of Korea

Paperback (Moyer Bell and its subsidiaries Jan. 1, 2004) , Reissue edition
The Living Reed follows four generations of one family, the Kims, beginning with Il-han and his father, both advisors to the royal family in Korea. When Japan invades and the queen is killed, Il-han takes his family into hiding. In the ensuing years, he and his family take part in the secret war against the Japanese occupation. Pearl S. Buck's epic tells the history of Korea through the lives of one family. She paints an amazing portrait of the country, and makes us empathize with their struggle for sovereignty through her beautifully drawn characters.
ISBN
1559210222 / 9781559210225
Pages
480
Weight
7.2 oz.
Dimensions
6.1 x 1.4 in.

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