Pearl S. Buck Anthologies books in order

Pearl S. Buck's anthology contributions and editorial compilations include five collections spanning short fiction, biography, fairy tales, and holiday stories, reflecting her broad literary interests and cultural range.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Ten Modern American Short Stories 1965 Pearl S. Buck Buy
2 Fairy Tales of the Orient 1965 Pearl S. Buck Buy
3 Great Biographies: P.T. Barnum, Pearl S. Buck, Adolf Hitler, John Quincy and Louisa Adams 1987 Pearl S. Buck Buy
4 The Clay Marble, with, Connections 1998 Pearl S. Buck Buy
5 Home for Christmas: Stories for Young and Old 2002 Pearl S. Buck Buy

The anthology titles in Pearl S. Buck’s catalog show her in a curatorial and editorial role alongside her work as a novelist and essayist. Fairy Tales of the Orient (1965) and Ten Modern American Short Stories (1965) reflect her dual engagement with Asian and American literary traditions. Home for Christmas (2002) is a posthumous holiday collection.

These anthologies occupy a minor but real part of Buck’s output, representing her willingness to work in multiple forms across a long career.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Pearl S. Buck Anthologies series?

There are five books in the Pearl S. Buck Anthologies series, published between 1965 and 2002.

What is the first book in the Pearl S. Buck Anthologies series?

The first book in the Pearl S. Buck Anthologies series is Ten Modern American Short Stories, published in 1965.

Did Pearl S. Buck edit anthologies as well as write her own fiction?

Yes. In addition to her own writing, Buck compiled and edited several collections including Fairy Tales of the Orient (1965) and Ten Modern American Short Stories (1965), drawing on her expertise in both Asian and American literary culture.

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