Growth Of The Soil

Growth of the Soil

by Knut Hamsun

Growth of the Soil is an epic novel about the life of a pioneer farmer in the Norwegian countryside. The novel follows the protagonist, Isak, as he struggles to establish a homestead and raise a family in a harsh and unforgiving environment. The novel is a celebration of the human spirit and the resilience of nature, and it offers a unique glimpse into the lives of those who live close to the land.

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Knut Hamsun

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Knut Hamsun was a Norwegian writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920. Hamsun's work spans more than 70 years and shows variation with regard to consciousness, subject, perspective...

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