The Good Earth (1931) by Pearl S. Buck
The Good Earth is a powerful novel that explores the life of a Chinese farmer and his family as they navigate the challenges of rural life, wealth, and social change.
Rating: 3.9
Genres Historical Fiction, Drama
Original language: en
Stars
Wang Lung
O-Lan
Wang Lung's Father
Wang Lung's Sons
The House of Hwang
Creators
Pearl S. Buck (author)
Nick Bertozzi (author)
Ruth Goode (author)
Donald F. Roden (author)
Ernst Simon (author)
Stephen Colbourn (author)
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