The Good Earth
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4.4 • 111 Ratings
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Publisher Description
This tells the poignant tale of a Chinese farmer and his family in old agrarian China. The humble Wang Lung glories in the soil he works, nurturing the land as it nurtures him and his family. Nearby, the nobles of the House of Hwang consider themselves above the land and its workers; but they will soon meet their own downfall.
Hard times come upon Wang Lung and his family when flood and drought force them to seek work in the city. The working people riot, breaking into the homes of the rich and forcing them to flee. When Wang Lung shows mercy to one noble and is rewarded, he begins to rise in the world, even as the House of Hwang falls.
Customer Reviews
The Good Earth
Initially captivating but eventually saddening and tiresome as the family drama and conflict plays out but remains in mind.
And roots, if they are to bear fruits, must
Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members.
One of my favorite books
Read it first in high school, fell in love with it. It kept me captivated.