Pearl S. Buck’s timeless masterpiece, the Pulitzer Prize–winning story of a farmer’s journey through China in the 1920s
The Good Earth is Buck’s classic story of Wang Lung, a Chinese peasant farmer, and his wife, O-lan, a former slave. With luck and hard work, the couple’s fortunes improve over the years: They are blessed with sons, and save steadily until one day they can afford to buy property … they can afford to buy property in the House of Wang—the very house in which O-lan used to work. But success brings with it a new set of problems. Wang soon finds himself the target of jealousy, and as good harvests come and go, so does the social order. Will Wang’s family cherish the estate after he’s gone? And can his material success, the bedrock of his life, guarantee anything about his soul?
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the William Dean Howells Award, The Good Earth was an Oprah’s Book Club choice in 2004. A readers’ favorite for generations, this powerful and beautifully written fable resonates with universal themes of hope and family unity.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Pearl S. Buck including rare images from the author’s estate.
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It gave me a picture of what life was like.
Outstanding classic.
Did not receive it
I read this book in the 60’s…the best book I have ever read….I am a reader and people ask me about my favorite book and a always say…THE GOOD EARTH…LOVED IT.
I love all Pearl Buck books, although they are at times sad, they are realistic
I’m still reading and enjoying it immensely.
Interesting historical look at the relationship between man and nature. If you take care of the land, it will take care of you.
The best of the best!
I read this as a child and again years later Still a wonderful picture of a place and time
It’s a classic!
A classic, but depressing.
Read many years ago.
loved it ….Sorry I waited so long to read it
I love every one of Pearl Buck’s books! This is one of her best.
Anything by Pearl Buck is worth reading!
A bit dry but very eye opening to the world of old china.
Great book! Showed the power of the human spirit.
One of the best books written. Heartbreaking and uplifting . Wonderful chacactors wilh induring sprits.
Great historical!
Super book – I read it a long time ago.