num_pages: 360
description: First published in 1933, Fruits of the Earth has come to be regarded as a landmark in Canadian fiction, an unparalleled depiction of the ordeals endured by the early pioneers of the western prairies. In his portrait of Abe Spalding, Frederick Philip Grove captures the essence of the pioneering its single-minded strength, its nobility, and ultimately, its tragedy. A novel of broad scope and perception, Fruits of the Earth displays a dignity and stature rare in contemporary works of fiction.
language: English
title: Fruits of the Earth
titlecomplete: Fruits of the Earth (New Canadian Library)
genres: Canada, Canadian Literature, Literature, Classics, Fiction
ratings_count: 115
publisher: New Canadian Library