Sons (novel)
1932 novel by Pearl S. Buck / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sons is a historical fiction novel by American author Pearl S. Buck first published by John Day Company in 1932. It is the second book in The House of Earth trilogy, preceded by The Good Earth and followed by A House Divided.
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Author | Pearl S. Buck |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | The House of Earth trilogy |
Genre | Historical fiction |
Publisher | John Day Company |
Publication date | June 1932 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Preceded by | The Good Earth |
Followed by | A House Divided |
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The story tackles the issue of Wang Lung's sons and how they handle their father's estate after his death. It deals mostly with the youngest son, who goes off to war in The Good Earth, and his son.
Buck claimed that after completing The Good Earth "I found my mind so filled and absorbed with Wang Lung's family that I felt quite compelled to go on with them."[1]