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The Good Earth

by Pearl S. Buck
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The Good Earth
The Good Earth

Riveting saga of family, sacrifice, and survival.

The journey of O-lan in "The Good Earth" could resonate deeply with you if you appreciate narratives that weave the struggle of human spirit against the backdrop of changing fortunes. As O-lan endeavors to elevate her family from destitution to wealth, Pearl S. Buck captures the intimate connection between land and livelihood, painting a picture of resilience and the consequences of forsaking one's roots. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel not only reflects historical China but the perennial themes of greed, honor, and endurance. It's a compelling read that could leave you contemplating the values that truly enrich our lives.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Novel (1932)
  • William Dean Howells Medal (1935)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Good Earth

by Pearl S. Buck
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ISBN: 9781471151873
Authors: Pearl S. Buck
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Classics, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 256387 readers)

Description

This Pulitzer Prize-winning classic tells the poignant tale of a Chinese farmer and his family in old agrarian China. The humble Wang Lung glories in the soil he works, nurturing the land as it nurtures him and his family. Nearby, the nobles of the House of Hwang consider themselves above the land and its workers; but they will soon meet their own downfall. Hard times come upon Wang Lung and his family when flood and drought force them to seek work in the city. The working people riot, breaking into the homes of the rich and forcing them to flee. When Wang Lung shows mercy to one noble and is rewarded, he begins to rise in the world, even as the House of Hwang falls.
 

Riveting saga of family, sacrifice, and survival.

The journey of O-lan in "The Good Earth" could resonate deeply with you if you appreciate narratives that weave the struggle of human spirit against the backdrop of changing fortunes. As O-lan endeavors to elevate her family from destitution to wealth, Pearl S. Buck captures the intimate connection between land and livelihood, painting a picture of resilience and the consequences of forsaking one's roots. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel not only reflects historical China but the perennial themes of greed, honor, and endurance. It's a compelling read that could leave you contemplating the values that truly enrich our lives.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Novel (1932)
  • William Dean Howells Medal (1935)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.