Dragon Seed Author:Pearl S. Buck A stark, realistic novel of war, destruction, and slaughter. Ling Tan, a Chinese peasant farmer, had a loyal, affectionate wife and three strong sons. For many years the rich land brought comfort and security to his family. — Then the enemy invaded their village and the old life was shattered. A sick woman was raped and murdered. Foreign soldi... more »ers plundered Ling Tan's farm. They ravished his youngest son who went to hide his shame in the hills. They killed his daughter-in-law.
In grief and desperation, Ling Tan and his family begin to fight back. They organized the resistance movement, built a secret arsenal-and killed the enemy whenever they could!
Written with compassion and insight characteristic of the author of The Good Earth, this story powerfully evokes the brutality and senselessness of war.« less