The Good Earth
Pearl S. Buck • Washington Square Press • ISBN-13 978‑0743272933
The Good Earth
Pearl S. Buck • Washington Square Press
ISBN-10: 0743272935 · ISBN-13: 978‑0743272933 · 2004
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Set in a rural Chinese village, Pearl S. Buck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel chronicles the rise of Wang Lung from a humble farmer to a wealthy landowner. Through the lens of his marriage to the stoic O-lan, the narrative explores the cyclical nature of agrarian life, the impact of famine, and the profound, often volatile connection between humanity and the land. This edition offers a poignant examination of early twentieth-century social structures and the enduring resilience of the family unit.
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