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- Language
- German
- Published in
- Publisher
- List
- Pages
- 399
- ISBN
- 9783471794043
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Original edition details
Other editions (58)
Growth of the Soil (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
2011 • Barnes & Noble
English
Growth of the Soil
2007 • Penguin
English
Growth of the Soil
2013 • Dover Publications
English
Growth of the Soil
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
Growth of the Soil
2012 • Empire Books
English
Other editions

Growth of the Soil (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
2011 • Barnes & Noble
English

Growth of the Soil
2007 • Penguin
English

Growth of the Soil
2013 • Dover Publications
English

Growth of the Soil
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Growth of the Soil
2012 • Empire Books
English

Growth of the Soil
2022 • Bibliotech Press
English

Growth of the Soil
2019 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil
2010 • IAP
English

Growth of the Soil
2005 • IndyPublish.com
English

Growth of the Soil (Hardcover)
2018 • Lulu Press, Incorporated
English

Growth of the Soil
1939 • Modern Library
English

Growth Of The Soil
2019 • Independently Published
English

Growth of the Soil
1989 • Souvenir Press (E & A)
English

Growth of the Soil
2010 • Courier Corporation
English

Growth of the Soil
2008 • Penguin Group USA, Inc.
English

Growth of the Soil
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil
2022 • Bibliotech Press
English

Growth of the Soil
2007 • Standard Publications, Incorporated
English

Growth of the Soil
2011 • Profile
English

Growth of the Soil
2007 • Dodo Press
English

The Growth of the Soil
2001 • North Books
English

Growth of the Soil
2009 • The Floating Press
English

Growth of the Soil
2007 • Echo Library
English

Growth of the Soil
1980 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English

Growth of the Soil
2006 • Hard Press
English

Growth Of The Soil
2019 • Independently Published
English

Growth of the Soil
2018 • Lulu Press, Incorporated
English

Growth of the Soil
1979 • Souvenir Press
English

Growth of the Soil
2007 • BiblioBazaar
English

Growth of the Soil
2007 • BiblioBazaar
English

Growth of the Soil
2006 • IndyPublish.com
English

Growth of the Soil
2001 • North Books
English

Growth of the Soil
1977 • Richard West
English

Growth of the Soil
2004 • IndyPublish
English

Growth Of The Soil
2004 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil; Volume 1
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil; Volume 1
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil
1972 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English

Di brokhe fun der erd (Yiddish Edition)
2011 • Nabu Press
English

Plody zemli
1999
Russian

Markens grøde
2006 • Gyldendal Pocket
Norwegian

L'éveil de la glèbe roman
1999 • Librairie générale française
French

Growth of the Soil
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil (c1921
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil; Volume 1
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

L'éveil de la Glèbe Traduit du Norvégien Par
2020 • Independently Published
French

Growth of the Soil
2013 • Dover Publications, Incorporated
English

Growth of the Soil
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil (c1921
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil (World's Classics Series)
2022 • Musaicum Books
English

Growth of the Soil; Volume 1
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil; Volume 2
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil (c1921
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Growth of the Soil
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English
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Reviews for Growth of the Soil consistently praise its powerful simplicity and the author's mature, serene prose, which nonetheless retains his distinctive voice. Many readers found the novel's masterful manipulation of time impressive, allowing a vast span of generations and events to unfold at a consistent, unhurried pace. The characters are frequently described as deeply human, colorful, and memorable, fostering a strong connection with their struggles and successes. The narrative is lauded for its vivid descriptions of the Norwegian wilderness, establishing the land itself as the true heart of the story and highlighting a spiritual connection between humanity and nature. Hamsun's ability to imbue mundane events with "verbal majesty" and create a mythic portrayal of agrarian life, emphasizing hard work and rootedness, is widely appreciated, making for thoughtful, textured, and immersive storytelling.
Despite its strengths, some readers found the novel's slow pace and departure from a traditional plot challenging, noting that "not much seems to happen" in terms of dramatic events. A recurring criticism is the author's perceived idealization of the agrarian lifestyle and his critical, sometimes judgmental, portrayal of modernity and urban life. This includes observations of "overt polemicizing" and a simplistic approach to complex societal issues. Certain character portrayals, particularly of women, were noted as occasionally one-dimensional or serving primarily to advance the author's thematic agenda. Furthermore, a significant external factor influencing some readers' reception is the author's controversial political alignment in his later life, which, while separate from the novel's content, led some to approach the book with increased scrutiny or a less forgiving perspective.
Ultimately, Growth of the Soil is widely considered a literary masterpiece that deserved its Nobel Prize for its profound exploration of humanity's enduring bond with the earth. It is a theme-driven narrative, often interpreted as Hamsun's ode to the agrarian lifestyle and a contemplation on the impact of encroaching modernity. The book is highly recommended for patient readers who appreciate slow-paced, reflective narratives, rich character studies, and vivid descriptions of nature. It would particularly appeal to those interested in stories about early settlers, the dynamics of rural communities, and the virtues of hard work and self-sufficiency, resonating with a "back-to-the-land" ethos. However, readers seeking a fast-paced, plot-driven story or a less idealized view of rural existence might find it less engaging.
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