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Kinfolk /

Dr. Liang moves to America in search of a better life, but his children long to return to China. Each responds to their new life in China differently, providing rich insight into the struggles between Eastern and Western culture, and the differences between generations.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Buck, Pearl S. (Pearl Sydenstricker), 1892-1973
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : John Day Company, ©1949.
Subjects:	Chinese Americans > Fiction. American fiction > 20th century. New York (N.Y.) > Fiction. China > Fiction. Family life. Américains d'origine chinoise > Romans, nouvelles, etc. Roman américain > 20e siècle. American fiction Chinese Americans China New York (State) > New York American fiction > 20th century 1900-1999 Fictional Work Fiction Fiction. Romans.

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