The Good Earth
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck is a reissued edition published by Simon and Schuster on June 2, 2020. This 384-page work presents the journey of a humble farmer, Wang Lung, and his family as they navigate life in 1920s China, a period marked by significant political and social changes. The narrative explores their struggles for survival amidst the backdrop of a transitioning society, reflecting the complexities of life during this era.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of the cycles of life, encompassing themes of ambition, passion, and the inherent challenges faced by ordinary families. The book delves into the experiences of its characters against the historical context of China, offering insights into the human condition that resonate across time and cultures. This edition celebrates nearly ninety years of the novel’s status as an American classic, inviting readers to engage with its timeless narrative.
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The timeless Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece following a humble farmer’s journey through 1920s China returns with this beautifully repackaged edition that celebrates its nearly ninety years as an American classic.
Travel to 1920s China, a time when the last emperor still ruled and the sweeping changes of the twentieth century were distant rumblings, with this timeless, evocative classic tale of the honest farmer Wang Lung and his family as they struggle to survive in the midst of vast political and social upheavals.
Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize winner Pearl S. Buck traces the whole cycle of life: its terrors, its passions, its ambitions, and rewards. “A comment upon the meaning and tragedy of life as it is lived in any age in any quarter of the globe” (The New York Times), this brilliant novel—beloved by millions—is a universal tale of an ordinary family caught in the tide of history.
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