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- Author: Pearl S. Buck
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- Publication Date: March 2, 1931
- Publisher: John Day Publishing Co.
- Pages: 375
- ISBN 978-0452289963
- Awards/Distinctions: Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize, Oprah's Book Club selection
- Adaptations: Movie, 1937 Play, 1932
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The Good Earth is a fiction novel by the Nobel Prize winning author Pearl S. Buck. It is the first book in the three part series, followed by Sons and A House Divided.
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Plot Synopsis
The Good Earth tells of a Chinese farmer and his family, and how their lives and fortunes are connected to the land they farm. -
Critical Reception
- "A New Earth has been written as a traditional narrative, offering anecdotes and philosophies in a way that is accessible to all. Illuminating, enlightening, and uplifting, A New Earth is a profoundly spiritual manifesto for a better way of life—and for building a better world." - Amazon.com Editorial Review
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The Good Earth Questions
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Circumference of the Earth? 2 AnswersThe circumference of the earth is 40,075 kilometers or 24,901 miles. http://www.universetoday.com/guide-to-space/earth/circumference-of-the-earth/ read more -
Earth Hour 2010 is round the corner. What are the good ways to save on electricity ? 2 AnswersUpgrade all incandescent lights to compact fluorescents (CFL's). That will reduce the portion of your power usage spent on lighting, by about 60% to 70%. Keep e... read more -
Distance from earth to the sun? 3 AnswersThe earth is between 146 and 152 million kilometers the sun, or between 91 and 94.5 million miles. read more -
Does the earth mantle convect in two layers? 1 AnswerYes the earth mantle convects into two layers,but there is a third layer mentioned. 1.The upper mantle 2.The lower mantle 3.D" layer(Core–mantle boundary) --... read more
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The Good Earth Author Information
- Mahalo's guide to Pearl S. Buck
- Pearl S. Buck Birthplace
- Wikipedia: Pearl S. Buck
- Nobel Prize.org: Pearl S. Buck Biography
- Books and Writers: Pearl Buck Biography
- Cyberbil: Pearl Buck Biography
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The Good Earth Culture and Humor
- First Edition Books: The Good Earth Photos of original first edition
- Google Image Search: The Good EarthImages
- YouTube: The Good Earth English Project (Time:10:21)
- YouTube: The Good Earth Lansing Student Project (Time:06:25)
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one of the warmest, funniest… salt of the earth, down rt good people. dana jordan is our partner spotlight of the month http://bit.ly/bWJgGm
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Well, suppose I should try and get some sleep, got lots of earth to move tomorrow :( Have a good evening my friends across the pond :)
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The Tallest Man on Earth is so good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfhaayOAy0
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@garyhills Thank you, sir. And you yourself are a good, stout hearted, salt of the earth, gentleman, with an excellent surname.
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On Twitter
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one of the warmest, funniest… salt of the earth, down rt good people. dana jordan is our partner spotlight of the month http://bit.ly/bWJgGm
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Well, suppose I should try and get some sleep, got lots of earth to move tomorrow :( Have a good evening my friends across the pond :)
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The Tallest Man on Earth is so good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfhaayOAy0
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@garyhills Thank you, sir. And you yourself are a good, stout hearted, salt of the earth, gentleman, with an excellent surname.
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