Growth Of The Soil (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419122446)

""The Growth of the Soil"" is a novel written by Knut Hamsun, a Norwegian author and Nobel Prize winner. Originally published in 1917, the book follows the life of Isak, a man who leaves his home in Norway to settle in a remote valley where he begins to cultivate the land and build a family. Over the course of several decades, Isak and his family work hard to create a thriving farm and community, facing challenges such as harsh weather, poverty, and personal tragedy. The novel explores themes of human connection to nature, the struggle for survival, and the importance of family and community. Hamsun's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid imagery, rich descriptions of the natural world, and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. ""The Growth of the Soil"" is considered one of Hamsun's most significant works and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Norwegian literature.Now, if Isak had wanted to show his displeasure with Oline and maybe thrash her for her doings, here was his chance--a Heaven-sent chance to do that thing. They were alone in the house; the children had gone after the men when they went. Isak stood there in the middle of the room, and Oline was sitting by the stove. Isak cleared his throat once or twice, just to show that he was ready to say something if he pleased. But he said nothing. That was his strength of soul. What, did he not know the number of his goats as he knew the fingers on his hands--was the woman mad?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Knut Hamsun
ISBN-10: 1419122444
ISBN-13: 9781419122446
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.79d