Buck, Pearl S.: 1892-1973

The Mother, 1934 - Language

  • English Language Level: Simple
    • Easy vocabulary – mostly common, everyday words

      Short sentences – not very complex grammar

      Clear storytelling – events are told in a direct way

      Few difficult expressions – not many idioms or abstract ideas

  • Some cultural context (rural China) can make it feel a bit harder. But overall, the English itself is simple, even if the themes are serious.