Chapter Overview
Pearl S. Buck’s ‘Acceptance Speech’ delivered upon receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938, expresses humility, reverence for literary greats, and a firm belief in the writer’s duty to present truth, foster understanding, and uphold the dignity of humanity. She acknowledges the duality of her cultural heritage—American and Chinese—which shaped her worldview and writing.Important Keywords
- Nobel Prize: Prestigious international award recognizing excellence in literature.
- Humanitarianism: Promotion of human welfare and social reform.
- Cultural duality: The coexistence of American and Chinese influences in Buck’s life.
- Universal human experiences: Emotions and truths shared across all cultures and people.
- Moral responsibility: A writer’s duty to reflect truth and inspire compassion through literature.
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