KALI

Details:

• ISBN: 9788184983319

• Edition: 1

• Publishing Year: February 2012

• Pages: 296

• Language: Marathi (Translated from English)

• Category: Fiction

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Binding: Paperback

Description:

The Good Earth by Nobel Laureate Pearl S. Buck is a timeless, Pulitzer Prize-winning epic that paints an unforgettable portrait of China in the 1920s. Despite the passage of over seventy years since its publication, this masterpiece remains one of the great modern classics.

The story follows Wang Lung, an honest farmer, and his selfless wife, O-Lan, as they navigate the shifting tides of fortune. Set during a time when the last emperor reigned and political upheavals were just beginning to stir in the distance, this moving novel delves deep into the lives of ordinary people caught in the throes of societal and historical change.

Wang Lung's journey is one of struggle, ambition, and transformation. He works the land with unwavering dedication, determined to better his family's life. O-Lan, though initially a humble and subservient wife, embodies strength and resilience. Together, they face the harsh realities of famine, wealth, and societal change, ultimately coming to symbolize the timeless struggles and triumphs of ordinary people.

Through The Good Earth, Buck explores universal themes of life’s challenges—its passions, its ambitions, its rewards. The novel beautifully captures the entire cycle of human existence, from humble beginnings to the relentless passage of time, providing readers with an intimate understanding of China’s rich cultural and political heritage.

Buck's masterpiece remains a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the dramatic shifts that have occurred in China over the last century, as well as the enduring human spirit that transcends time and place.