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Pearl Buck

Pearl Buck

1 5.4
An American writer best known for novels about life in China
  • proper noun
  • /pɜrl bʌk/
: Pearl Buck
  • The famous author Pearl Buck won the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Examples

  • Many readers discover a deep appreciation for Chinese culture through the works of Pearl Buck.

  • Have you read any books by Pearl Buck?

  • Pearl Buck won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her outstanding contributions to world literature.

  • The lecture explored the impact of Pearl Buck on cross-cultural understanding.

  • Pearl Buck won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her profound insights into Chinese society.

  • Many readers find inspiration in the novels of Pearl Buck, which often reflect her experiences in China.

  • The renowned author Pearl Buck is celebrated for her vivid portrayals of life in China during the early 20th century.

Synonyms

Pearl Sydenstricker Buck
vsPearl Buck
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An American author who wrote famous novels about life in China

is the shorter, widely used name form for the same person

Surface Forms

Pearl Buck main

Morphology

Pearl + Buck

This item is a proper name referring to a specific individual (the American author) and its referent cannot be derived from the literal meanings of 'pearl' (a gemstone) and 'buck' (male deer or slang for dollar). Proper names are arbitrary and language-specific, so even a learner who knows the constituent words would not be able to infer that this MWE denotes an author.

Etymology

Pearl Buck is an American writer who grew up in China and used those life memories in her novels. Think of a pearl (small and precious) and her married name Buck to remember that she wrote important books 'about China' and won the Nobel Prize.