The Good Earth
Pearl S. Buck
Reading Time
at 250 WPM1h 34m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 1h 34m to read The Good Earth.
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The Good Earth
Published
1996-01-31
Publisher
Macmillan ELT
Pages
94
ISBN-13
9780435273507
ISBN-10
0435273507
Description
This 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Good Earth?
This edition of The Good Earth has approximately 94 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Good Earth?
For most readers, The Good Earth typically takes between 1h 58m and 1h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 23,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 23,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Good Earth?
The estimated word count for The Good Earth is approximately 23,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Good Earth?
The Good Earth was written by Pearl S. Buck.
When was The Good Earth published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996-01-31. The original work may have been published on a different date.