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The Good Earth

Pearl S. Buck

Experience the life of a Chinese farmer and his family in old agrarian China, where the humble Wang Lung finds glory in nurturing the land. Meanwhile, nearby nobles view themselves above the land and workers, leading to their downfall. With the arrival of hard times, Wang Lung and his family are forced to seek work in the city during a period of riots and social upheaval. Follow Wang Lung's journey as he rises in the world through mercy and kindness, even as the House of Hwang falls.
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Publish Date
2005-03-29T00:00:00.000Z
2005-03-29T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1931
Goodreads Rating
4
ISBN
9780743272933
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