5/13/2023 0 Comments The good earth book review![]() ![]() From small details such as how tea is made in China, to larger topics such as the relationship between slaves and masters, many disputed the novel's accuracy. Some Chinese critics of the book disapproved of Buck's portrayal of China. The saga is written in a simple style, which belies the complex nature of the work. Thus, its impact was felt not only in the United States, where it was published, but also in China. ![]() It speaks of family, of values, of politics, of tradition. The appeal of The Good Earth lies in its wide array of topics and themes. The Good Earth was based on a short story the author had published in an issue of Asia magazine entitled: "The Revolutionist." The story introduced the character of Wang Lung and vague outlined the novel's eventual structure. ![]() Buck won the Pulitzer Prize for this work in 1932. The novel has been translated into more than thirty different languages. It was an immediate hit and has remained Buck's most well-known text. ![]()
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