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.
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- Published
- 1917
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 300-500
- Original Language
- Norwegian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Il Risveglio Della Terra
- Markens Grøde
- Markens grøde
- The Growth of the Soil
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 17th on Choosing the Century's(20th) Favorite Books(1924) (The Literary Digest)
- 36th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 3146th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- William H. F. Lamont’s 100 Best Novels (1947) (archive.org)