Growth of the Soil

Isak, a simple man, carves a farm out of the Norwegian wilderness and watches his family and community grow around it across generations. Hamsun's lyrical celebration of man's connection to the land won him the Nobel Prize in 1920. Despite the author's later controversies, the novel remains a masterwork of Norwegian literature.

Growth of the Soil was written by Knut Hamsun, from Norway. First published in 1920.

Growth of the Soil has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1920.

Growth of the Soil is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in land, simplicity, nature.

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Growth of the Soil is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Growth of the Soil originates from Norway's literary tradition. Explore more books from Norway on our country page.