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The Good Earth, published in 1931, is a novel by Nobel Prize-winning American author Pearl S. Buck
. It explores the life of a peasant farmer named Wang Lung in early 20th century China. As he rises from destitution to prosperity, the story explores themes of wealth, power, and the connection between humans and the land. The Good Earth was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1932 and was adapted into a film in 1937 that won the Best Picture Academy Award.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Wang Lung, and explanations of important quotes from The Good Earth.
