Prolific American author (1892–1973), best known for her works inspired by her travels to China (including the best-selling novel The Good Earth), who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1938. TLS, two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 4, 1955. Buck writes to Jerome Beatty, Jr. Associate Editor of Collier’s magazine. In part: “I see you want some news about myself, with perhaps some remarks about Christmas…. I feel more hopeful and cheerful about the world in general this year than I have for many a year. The immediate outlook for a real and universal peace is not too good, I admit, but we, people in many nations, are learning to live with our times and to defal with the eruptions of human feelings that will probably be our destiny for some years. At least we do not all rush to join sides and so bring on catastrophe. A little more courtesy prevails, too, in the arguments in United Nations and since courtesy springs from some sort of basic goodwill toward humanity in general, the atmosphere is set for a happier Christmas that we have all seen recently. If this be optimism, make the most of it.” In fine condition, with mild handling wear. R&R COA.
