Izvestiya of Saratov University.
ISSN 1817-7115 (Print)
ISSN 2541-898X (Online)


Chinese novel

The Historic and Literary Context of the Chinese Theme in P. Buck’s Oeuvre

The article explores the historic and literary context of Pearl Buck’s oeuvre, particularly the influence of Chinese literature and folklore on the thematic, genre and stylistic features of her novels, as well as the place of the 20th century Chinese history in her novels.