The good earth
(Book)
Author
Published
Franklin Center, Pa. : Franklin Library, 1975.
Physical Desc
345 pages, [2] leaves of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 19
Lexile measure
1530L
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton PL - Clinton - NON-FICTION 2ND FLOOR | 813.52 BUC (HOUSE #1) | Checked Out |
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Published
Franklin Center, Pa. : Franklin Library, 1975.
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 6.8, 19 Points
Level 6.8, 19 Points
Lexile measure
1530
Notes
General Note
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General Note
"A limited ed."
Description
This tells the poignant tale of a Chinese farmer and his family in old agrarian China. The humble Wang Lung glories in the soil he works, nurturing the land as it nurtures him and his family. Nearby, the nobles of the House of Hwang consider themselves above the land and its workers; but they will soon meet their own downfall.Hard times come upon Wang Lung and his family when flood and drought force them to seek work in the city. The working people riot, breaking into the homes of the rich and forcing them to flee. When Wang Lung shows mercy to one noble and is rewarded, he begins to rise in the world, even as the House of Hwang falls. ,goodreads.
Awards
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction Best Book.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Buck, P. S. 1. (1975). The good earth . Franklin Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Buck, Pearl S. 1892-1973. 1975. The Good Earth. Franklin Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Buck, Pearl S. 1892-1973. The Good Earth Franklin Library, 1975.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Buck, Pearl S. 1892-1973. The Good Earth Franklin Library, 1975.
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