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Growth of the Soil: Translated From the Norwegian of Knut Hamsun by W.W. Worster
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025693743
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 580
Weight: 2.17
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Growth of the Soil is a monumental epic of the human spirit and the enduring relationship between man and nature. Set in the rugged wilderness of rural Norway, the narrative follows Isak, a stoic pioneer who arrives in a desolate landscape to carve out a life from the earth. As he transforms the wilderness into a thriving farm, he is eventually joined by Inger, and together they build a family and a community amidst the changing seasons.
Knut Hamsun's masterpiece explores themes of simplicity, hard work, and the inevitable encroachment of modern civilization on traditional agrarian life. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920, the novel is celebrated for its lyrical prose and its profound portrayal of the elemental bond between humanity and the land. Growth of the Soil remains a powerful testament to the dignity of labor and the timeless rhythms of the natural world, offering a vivid depiction of survival and prosperity in the face of isolation. This classic work stands as one of the most significant contributions to twentieth-century literature, capturing the essence of the pioneer experience with unmatched depth and clarity.
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