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Pearl S. Buck's epic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of a China that was -- now in a Contemporary Classics edition.
Though more than sixty years have passed since this remarkable novel won the Pulitzer Prize, it has retained its popularity and become one of the great modern classics. "I can only write what I know, and I know nothing but China, having always lived there," wrote Pearl Buck. In The Good Earth she presents a graphic view of a China when the last emperor reigned and the vast political and social upheavals of the twentieth century were but distant rumblings for the ordinary people. This moving, classic story of the honest farmer Wang Lung and his selfless wife O-lan is must reading for those who would fully appreciate the sweeping changes that have occurred in the lives of the Chinese people during this century.
Nobel Prize winner Pearl S. Buck traces the whole cycle of life: its terrors, its passions, its ambitions and rewards. Her brilliant novel -- beloved by millions of readers -- is a universal tale of the destiny of man.
Though more than sixty years have passed since this remarkable novel won the Pulitzer Prize, it has retained its popularity and become one of the great modern classics. "I can only write what I know, and I know nothing but China, having always lived there," wrote Pearl Buck. In The Good Earth she presents a graphic view of a China when the last emperor reigned and the vast political and social upheavals of the twentieth century were but distant rumblings for the ordinary people. This moving, classic story of the honest farmer Wang Lung and his selfless wife O-lan is must reading for those who would fully appreciate the sweeping changes that have occurred in the lives of the Chinese people during this century.
Nobel Prize winner Pearl S. Buck traces the whole cycle of life: its terrors, its passions, its ambitions and rewards. Her brilliant novel -- beloved by millions of readers -- is a universal tale of the destiny of man.
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Leigh P. (
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
Beautifully rich in writing, this epic novel tells the tale of man you'll love and hate, and love again. You'll feel for him as he struggles, cry with him as he despairs, and cheer with him as he triumphs. It's a good comment on the class system in place in China at the time, but also a comment on perseverance of spirit and integrity of character.
Josephanie A. (
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
I hadn't read this book since 8th grade. Now, 25 years later, I read it again and weep with the beauty of this book. Love, tolerance, deception, greed, pride all flowing as poetry. If you haven't read this book since high school, you, now as an adult must re-read to truly appreciate what makes this book the classic it is.
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I read this book for a book club that I was participating in. I found it to be very thought-provoking, and a great choice for a book club. One particular topic of interest to discuss in our club after reading the book is the perception of and treatment of women in the time of the book vs today.
Megan (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a beautiful book that I wish I had read years ago. I look forward to reading his other novels as well. I loved reading about the Chinese history of classes and the protagonist's humble beginnings.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I first read this book when I was a teenager, and it still speaks to me today, 40 years later. Pearl Buck won the Pulitzer Prize for this novel of China long ago, its terrors, its passions, its rewards. Beautifully written novel.
Linda S. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I read this book many years ago, probably for school. I really liked it then, so when it was chosen as an Oprah book and I saw it in the store I picked it up to glance through it. Imagine my surprise when I was drawn in from the first page and so I bought the book. It was a nice surprise to reread this classic book and enjoy it as much as I did.
The story of Wang Lung, a poor farmer, and his wife O-lan is set in the time of the last Emperor and moves up to the start of the People's Revolution. It is a story filled with drama, love, loyalty, betrayal, perseverance and more. We come to care about Wang and O-lan and their extended family as they struggle with famine, drought, flooding, plague and more and yet always persevere, until achieving success beyond their dreams. This book was published in 1931, yet it doesn't feel dated at all. I am very glad I chose to read this book again.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
The Pulitzer Prize winning classic tale of China. China when the Last Emperor rules and the rumbling of change is just a whisper of unease. Wonderful and humane book. One of the world's great books.
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One of my all time favorites -- great look into China's history.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
A WONDERFUL STORY. VERY EASY READ. SHOULD BE ENJOYED BY ALL.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I read this book in high school (a VERY long time ago) and thoroughly enjoyed reading it again. This story is so rich and multi-layered as it describes life in rural China of years past. The storyline follows one family's life journey beginning with the central characters as young adults through the years as they become parents and grandparents. But their story represents all that is human: love, lust, greed, pride, compassion, understanding, respect, traditions, what is lasting and what is fleeting. It exposes and contrasts life in extreme poverty to the rich abundance and decadent indulgence of the extremely wealthy. A true classic.
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Tamara C. (The story of the peasent Wang Lung who strives to better his life by first buying a the plain, hard-working slave girl, O-lan as his wife.
Kim P. (Great story of hope and despair. a glimpse at an interesting culture
pulitzer prize winning novel...amazing read...about china when the last emperor rulled..a classic and honest story
Chris S. (I liked this book even though it was sad in parts - it really made me think about how womens' lives are so different from mens' lives even in this day and age. This was very interesting reading and it was rich in the culture and history of China.
Fascinating historical bits ... a bit repetitive in it's storytelling devices. Still, very enjoyable.
Always heard of this book and never got around to reading it. Didn't realize what I was missing. What a touching story.
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