Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamsun
"Growth of the Soil" is a novel that follows the life of a man who leaves his nomadic lifestyle to become a pioneer farmer in the Norwegian wilderness. The narrative traces his journey from solitude to building a family and a thriving farm, showcasing his deep connection with the land and the cyclical nature of life. The book also explores the tension between traditional rural life and modernity, as external forces such as industrialization and societal change begin to impact the protagonist's simple existence.
The 655th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1917
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 112,000
- Original Language
- Norwegian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 36th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 1355th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- William H. F. Lamont’s 100 Best Novels (1947) (archive.org)