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Growth of the Soil

Knut Hamsun

A masterpiece of Scandinavian literature, this Nobel Prize winning novel explores the conflicts between traditional agrarian society and modern advancements. The farmer Isak embodies a deep love and connection to the Norwegian countryside, while his son Eleseus represents the cosmopolitan and intellectual traits of modern society. Author Knut Hamsun balances the advantages of modern living with the human joys of rural community and nature.
Publish Date
1972-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
1972-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1917
Goodreads Rating
4.23
ISBN
9781537545769
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A fiction recommendation.      source