The Good Earth
The Good Earth
Pearl S. Buck
Oprah Winfrey
[The author's words] evoke the simple beauty of the characters and the harsh mystery of China's ancient culture. - Oprah Winfrey
Winston Churchill
One of Winston Churchill's favorite books.
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The Good Earth

The Good Earth

Pearl S. Buck
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Pearl S. Buck
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In the heart of old agrarian China, amidst the vast, whispering fields that stretch like a green sea, "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck unravels the timeless saga of Wang Lung, a humble farmer whose life is deeply entwined with the fate of the land he cherishes. Through Buck's eloquent prose, we journey with Wang Lung and his family through seasons of bounty and despair, witnessing their unwavering bond with the earth that is both their sustenance and their curse. As their story unfolds against the backdrop of a changing society, where the opulent decadence of the nobles is destined for ruin, Buck masterfully explores themes of perseverance, family loyalty, and the profound connection between man and the soil from which he draws life. Buck's narrative is a compelling mosaic of human emotions and the relentless cycle of nature, capturing the essence of rural Chinese existence with an authenticity that transcends cultural boundaries. When hardship drives Wang Lung and his kin to the brink, their resilience is tested in the crucible of urban unrest, where the chasm between rich and poor yawns wide. Yet, it is in this tumult that Wang Lung's destiny intertwines with that of the faltering House of Hwang, setting him on a path of ascension that is fraught with moral ambiguity. "The Good Earth" is not merely a novel; it is a profound commentary on the human condition, a tribute to the indomitable spirit of those who till the earth, and a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers around the globe.

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Released
1931
2 Mar
Length
418
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One of Winston Churchill's favorite books.
[The author's words] evoke the simple beauty of the characters and the harsh mystery of China's ancient culture. - Oprah Winfrey
Now, five years is nothing in a man's life except when he is very young and very old...- Wang Lung
— Pearl S. Buck, The Good Earth

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