The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
This novel tells the story of a poor farmer in rural China, who struggles to survive and prosper. Over time, he manages to build a life for himself and his family, eventually becoming a wealthy landowner. However, his newfound wealth and status lead to a moral decline, as he becomes disconnected from the land that gave him everything. The narrative explores themes of wealth, poverty, and the human connection to the earth.
The 324th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 21st on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
- 95th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 125th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 447th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- 75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World (Women's National Book Association)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 87 Books Written by Women That Are So Good, You Won't Be Able to Put Them Down (Pop Sugar)
- 48 Good Books (University of Buffalo)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- The Book of Great Books: A Guide to 100 World Classics (Book)