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Pearl Buck

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Pearl Buck was an American writer and novelist who gained international recognition for her insightful novels exploring the themes of cultural differences and East-West relations. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1938, and her works have been translated into numerous languages.

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• Pearl Buck's novel, "The Good Earth," depicts the struggles and triumphs of a Chinese farming family.
• As a missionary's daughter, Pearl Buck spent a significant portion of her life in China, which strongly influenced her writing.
• Pearl Buck's perceptive portrayal of Chinese society in her books offers readers a deep understanding of the culture.

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