num_pages: 435
description: A grand, sweeping saga of sacrifice and struggle, this epic tale recaptures the world of Norwegian homesteaders at the turn of the 20th century. It created an international sensation upon first publication and led to the author's 1920 Nobel Prize in Literature. Rich in symbolism, it continues to resonate with modern readers today.
language: English
title: Growth of the Soil
titlecomplete: Growth of the Soil
characters: Brede Olsen, Isak, Inger, Geissler
genres: 20th Century, Literature, Classics, Literary Fiction, Novels, Philosophy, Nobel Prize, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Scandinavian Literature
ratings_count: 10027
places: Norway
publisher: Vintage