The Good Earth

The timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece following a humble farmer's journey through 1920s China returns with this beautifully repackaged edition that celebrates its nearly ninety years as an American classic. Travel to 1920s China, a time when the last emperor still ruled and the sweeping changes of the twentieth century were dist...show more

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384 pages

Average rating: 7.78

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Anonymous
Dec 27, 2023
10/10 stars
This book is stunning. As an audible book, it's like listening to a fable. Anthony Heald does a spectacular job. It starts with a poor young farmer, aged 25, when it is decided it is time for him to take a wife. He purchases a slave girl from a local rich man and the story follows his life to the end, in his 70's. While nothing earth shattering or mystical happens, his life is long and told in such a fantastic way. I can't believe I have put...read more
Ann-Marie
Jan 23, 2023
10/10 stars
A great classic. Looking forward to reading the rest of the trilogy, "Son" and "A House Divided."
Ellen08
Oct 04, 2022
10/10 stars
Love love love this book!
caki1963
Nov 07, 2021
Read it in high school. Loved the cadence of the language.

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