This Pulitzer Prize–winning classic 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.
© 2006 Blackstone Publishing (Audiobook): 9781483071022
Release date
Audiobook: 2 April 2006
This Pulitzer Prize–winning classic 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.
© 2006 Blackstone Publishing (Audiobook): 9781483071022
Release date
Audiobook: 2 April 2006
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Suresh
10 Apr 2020
It is an excellent narration of human feelings especially the hardworking poor people who gradually raised their status with hard work.
Sanjay
25 Aug 2020
Excellent book and excellent narration
Aanchal
21 Jun 2021
Okay for 1 time read
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