Pearl S. Buck

BUCK, PEARL S., 1892 to 1973

Pearl S. Buck

Chinese women Nobel Prize winner, author, teacher, missionary.

Also wrote as John Sedges

Books
16
Editions tracked
29
First editions
15
Nationality
United States
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Reading guide

Pearl S. Buck books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1900Pavilion of WomenCompanion Book Club
  2. 1930East Wind: West WindJohn Day
  3. 1931The Good EarthJohn Day
  4. 1932SonsMethuen
  5. 1935House DividedMethuen
  6. 1936The ExileMethuen
  7. 1938This Proud HeartMethuen
  8. 1941Dragon SeedJ. Day Co
  9. 1947The Big WaveJohn Day
  10. 1948PeonyJohn Day
  11. 1950The Child Who Never GrewJ. Day Co
  12. 1955Imperial WomanJ. Day Co
  13. 1963The Living ReedMethuen
  14. 1965Death in the CastleJohn Day
  15. 1970MandalaJohn Day
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What order should I read Pearl S. Buck's books in?

In publication order they begin with Pavilion of Women (1900), then East Wind, West Wind (1930) and The Good Earth (1931). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Pearl S. Buck's first book?

The earliest book we list is Pavilion of Women, first published in 1900.

When was Pearl S. Buck born?

Pearl S. Buck was born in 1892 and died in 1973.

How many Pearl S. Buck books does MyVolumes track?

We track 16 books by Pearl S. Buck across 29 editions, 15 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Pearl S. Buck book is a first edition?

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